Why is land sacred to Native people?
New PBS film seeks answers from the history of Blue Lake, other important Indigenous sites
Documentary looks at the history, spirituality of Indigenous people to the land
Article about However Wide the Sky in Albuquerque Journal
However Wide the Sky: Places of Power
The history and spirituality of the Indigenous People of the American Southwest are deeply rooted in the Land. Since the beginning of time, they have been stewards and protectors of their home lands, past and present. These places intimately connect the People and their beliefs to the natural world. No place is ever abandoned, the landscape is forever living. This is their story, of the Land and who they are.
Defending the Fire is nominated for a regional Emmy
Pamela Pierce – Producer
Lisa Lucas – Associate Producer
Matthew Martinez, Ohkay Owingeh – Historian, Associate Producer
Jhane Myers, Comanche/Blackfeet – Associate Producer
Maura Dhu Studi – Writer, Associate Producer
David Aubrey – Director
NatiVisions Film Festival Selection
Defending the Fire is an Official Selection of NatiVisions Film Festival, October 3-5, 2019.
Four Corners Film Festival Selection
Defending the Fire is an Official Selection for the Flagship season of the Four Corners Film Festival in Farmington, NM.