Long Line of Ladies (LA Asian Pacific Film Festival)
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VCM) "Long Line of Ladies is a stigma-breaking, female-directed short documentary that gives viewers a glimpse into the story of the Karuk tribe of Northern California.
When does a girl become a woman? Ihuk |
"It takes a significant step forward, normalizing period conversations by highlighting a culture that celebrates and uplifts its young women when they come of age."
From Academy Award-winner Rayka Zehtabchi and Shaandiin Tome, Long Line of Ladies intimately observes the months-long process of one girl, her family, and their tight-knit Karuk as they come together to prepare for her Ihuk.
Are goddesses only symbolic? |
In the weeks leading up to her Ihuk, Native American girl Ahty learns traditional songs and dances and mentally and physically prepares to spend four days blindfolded and fasting on sacred, tribal land.
Meanwhile, the women and men of the tribe around her support and uplift her as they pass down knowledge, prepare regalia, and above all promote the continued revitalization of their sacred ceremony.
When I was a girl
The Daughter-Goddess Persephone |
Discussion with the filmmakers
It's good to get our ancient culture back. |
OFFICIAL SELECTION:
DOC NYC—Shortlist
Cinema Eye Honors—Nominee
Sundance Film Festival
SXSW Film Festival—Grand Jury Award for Best Short Documentary
Seattle International Film Festival—Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Documentary, Audience Award for Best Short Film
Indy Shorts—Jenni Berebitsky Legacy Award
San Francisco International Film Festival—Golden Gate Award for Best Documentary Short
Port Townsend Film Festival—Best Documentary Short
American Indian Film Festival—Best Short Documentary
Camerimage
Palm Springs International ShortFest
Edmonton International Film Festival—Best Documentary Short
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Islander Film Festival—New Visions Award
DOC NYC—Odyssey Impact #MyJustice Award
Salute Your Shorts Film Festival—Honorable Mention, Best Documentary Short; Award for Outstanding Cinematography
Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival.
- Visual Communications Media, April 11, 2022; The New York Times (longlineofladies.com); Shared by Iz E, Dhr. Seven, Xochitl, Ashley Wells (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
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