{"id":1947,"date":"2023-07-21T04:41:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T11:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/?p=1947"},"modified":"2023-08-02T16:42:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T23:42:00","slug":"lakota-nation-vs-united-states-one-of-the-few-times-we-see-native-americans-telling-their-stories-in-mass-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/2023\/lakota-nation-vs-united-states-one-of-the-few-times-we-see-native-americans-telling-their-stories-in-mass-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakota Nation Vs. United States * One Of The Few Times We See Native Americans Telling Their Stories In Mass Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.poster-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1951\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.poster-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.poster-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.poster-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.poster.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A chronicle about how the Lakota Indians fight to reclaim control of the Black Hills. Will investigate how the sacred land was stolen in violation of treaty agreements and feature interviews with Indigenous citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eshaan M. comments, \u201c<em>Lakota Nation vs. United States<\/em> educates and entertains with hard-hitting interviews and lyrical narration. It\u2019s an incredible watch for history buffs, especially those looking to learn more about a significant moment in US history.\u201d See his full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lakota Nation Vs. United States<br>By Eshaan M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Lakota Nation vs. United States<\/em> educates and entertains with hard-hitting interviews and lyrical narration. It\u2019s an incredible watch for history buffs, especially those looking to learn more about a significant moment in US history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Uncovering the Untold Story: Lakota Nation vs US - Eshaan M.&#039;s Review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dj7xUSdiEXY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.b-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1949\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.b-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.b.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A chronicle of the Lakota people and their homeland of the Black Hills, <em>Lakota Nation vs. United States<\/em> traces the journey of a marginalized people. It starts with the Indian Wars of the 1800s, describes how sacred land was stolen in violation of treaty agreements. It progresses through the centuries all the way to today, as people protest a most ironic shrine to white supremacy, Mount Rushmore, and continue to call for the recognition of their tribal rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film is unique for a variety of reasons. First, it&#8217;s co-directed by Jesse Short Bull \u2014 an Oglala Lakota man \u2014 and Laura Tomaselli, one of the few times in mass media we see Native Americans telling their stories. It is a wonderful touch that provides the whole film with a spirit of warmth and respect. The film is written and narrated by acclaimed Oglala poet Layli Long Soldier, and its narration will be the first thing to strike you in <em>Lakota Nation vs. United States<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.a-300x127.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1950\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.a-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.a-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.a-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.a.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The rhythmic refrain of &#8220;X marks the spot,&#8221; the soft, dignified, yet strong voice of Long Soldier, and the emotional roller-coaster of the story are truly mesmerizing. Tomaselli also serves as the editor of the film, and she, along with cinematographer Kevin Phillips use a wealth of archival and modern footage and rousing interviews with activists and leaders to tell this beautiful story of a land and a people who have survived exploitation, forced migration, and genocide, and who still wait for justice to come.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.c-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1948\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lakotanation.c.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Lakota Nation vs. United States <\/em>promotes resilience, valuing culture, standing up to oppression, and honoring history. The Lakota provide us with so many lessons from which to learn and grow into better versions of ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Lakota Nation vs. United States <\/em>5 out of 5 stars, and recommend it for ages 12 to 18 plus adults. It releases July 21, 2023 in select markets and will roll out later to other locations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A chronicle about how the Lakota Indians fight to reclaim control of the Black Hills. Will investigate how the sacred land was stolen in violation of treaty agreements and feature interviews with Indigenous citizens.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eshaan M. comments, \u201cLakota Nation vs. United States educates and entertains with hard-hitting interviews and lyrical narration. 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