The People's Protectors Screening and Reception

The People's Protectors Film Screening and Reception

The People's Protectors Screening and Reception

Thursday, November 1
5:30 to 9 p.m.

Location:
Twin Cities PBS
172 East 4th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Twin Cities PBS Honors Native Cultures with the premiere of a new original documentary, The People’s Protectors. 

We invite you to attend this free premiere and reception to understand the enduring legacy of the Vietnam War in the Native American community.Producer Leya Hale will be in attendance for a question and answer session after the film.

Food and beverages will be served.

Schedule

5:30 pm – Doors Open & Refreshments

7:00 pm – Screening of The People’s Protectors begins

8:15 pm – Q & A with filmmaker and film participants

9:00 pm – Event Ends

About The People’s Protectors: Four Native American veterans reflect on their experiences in the military during the divisive Vietnam War and how their communities helped them carry their warrior legacy proudly. From the Marine Corps to the Navy to the US Army veterans Valerie Barber, Art Owen, Sandy White Hawk, Vince Beyl, and civilian eyapaha (announcer) Jerry Dearly recall their memories of one of the most controversial wars in United States history. Even as they struggled with their relationship to the United States government from genocidal policies and government oppression; the Dakota, Lakota, and Ojibwe warriors still felt compelled to honor their duty to their people as Akichita | Ogichidaag | Warriors, as protectors of the people. A lifetime later, these soldiers meet us in the studio as they begin to tell their stories. Funded by Vision Maker Media and the Mark and Mary Davis Foundation.

The People’s Protectors is part of the Twin Cities PBS Honors Native Cultures initiative, presented in part by QuitPlan.

The American Indian Quitline 1-888-7AI-QUIT, AIQUIT.com

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