For more information on the 2007 NARD events, visit. I want people to see and feel the story.”.
People know those places…I’ve heard people comment, 'I know where that turn-off is, I know where that rock is.’ We have so much pride in where we come from and it’s really a huge part of who we are. Perhaps this explains the pleasure of watching his sweetly uncomplicated film with an all Navajo cast starring Natasha Kaye Johnson, Ethel Begay and Deshava Apachee.
The affection shared by the ailing elder and her granddaughter is never forced and utterly believable—so believable that viewers come away thinking that Johnson, like her character, is unfamiliar with Navajo customs. Turquoise Rose (2007) ← Back to main. That wasn’t always easy, believe me.”. But audiences who’ve seen his film, even Navajo audiences, are leaving the theatre asking that very question. , For more of her commentary and articles, check the, Scene4 (ISSN 1932-3603), published monthly by Scene4 Magazine - International Magazine of Arts and Media. Direct and in-kind sponsors for the 2007 parade include: Wells Fargo Bank, the City of Phoenix and Pima Awards and Promotional Products. ", "The Helen Reddy story and the song that inspired a revolution", 'The Opening Act' Interviews with Jimmy O. Yang & Steve Byrne. That’s what makes Hamilton’s film different; even radical when compared to the smug patronizing of other non-Native film projects. Contents of this site are © Copyright 2020 NHO News and Western News&Info®, Inc. All rights reserved. “I was afraid that people were going to associate me with Turquoise Rose, like that is who I am,” Johnson admits. This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. PHOENIX-Native American Connections (NAC) announced actress/model and journalist Natasha Kaye Johnson will be grand marshal for the 2007 NAC Parade, to be held Saturday, Oct. 13.
NAC currently owns and operates behavioral health and affordable housing communities at fifteen sites within the Phoenix area. Ahem…remember Black Cloud ?
She was nominated for Best Actress at the 2007 American Indian Film Festival and has filmed a short film for ABC-Disney called Rez Runner with other opportunities landing her way. Copyright © 2000-2008 AVIAR-DKA LTD - AVIAR MEDIA LLC. Scene4 (ISSN 1932-3603), published monthly by Scene4 Magazine - International Magazine of Arts and Media. The parade is one of the major events held as part of the 25th Annual Native American Recognition Days (NARD), the Valley's annual series of events honoring Native Americans.
9 a.m. at Monterey Park on 3rd Street and Oak, located south of St. Mary's High School, going north on 3rd Street and ending at Steele Indian School Park, located at Indian School Road and 3rd Street at 11 a.m. google_ad_client = "pub-6912778219335055";
It is directed by Travis Holt Hamilton. “…That’s why we’ve taken it to the people; to make sure it’s honest.”. Even when I’m chopping wood or chasing sheep in the film, I know how to do these things. The parade will be followed by an awards ceremony during the 2007 American Indian Prevention Coalition's social powwow at Steele Indian School Park. Originally Published: October 9, 2007 4:48 p.m. Navajo audiences have responded enthusiastically. google_color_link = "FFFFFF";
Turquoise Roanhorse Ernest Tsosie III. Turquoise Rose’s theme of a prodigal child returning to her ancestral home is hardly groundbreaking; yet the setting and story of a thoroughly modern college student, (Johnson) reclaiming her Native heritage through the help of her grandmother (Begay) and sensitive artist (Apachee) is a first. The film was the first Johnson ever auditioned for, and her role as "Turquoise" has opened up further opportunities in the film and modeling industry. google_ad_height = 90;
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In fact, you can’t help but wonder, “What Navajo made that movie?”, Visit the Turquoise Rose Official Website and the film trailer on NativeVue's VUEtv, ©2008 Carole Quattro Levine©2008 Publication Scene4 Magazine. And yes, you do see it. The 2007 NAC Parade and other NARD events are free and open to the public. Travis Hamilton isn’t Navajo—hell, he isn’t even Native.
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