November Film Series at Connolly

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All Adults. Native American Heritage Film Series: Connolly Branch Wednesdays, November 4, 18 and 25 at 1:00 pm November 4: Smoke Signals (2011), PG13 90m This acclaimed road-trip comedy-drama follows two young Coeur d'Alene men traveling from their Idaho reservation to New Mexico to retrieve an estranged father's ashes. Along the way, the duo confronts grief and friendship while offering a poignant, humorous look at modern Native American identity. November 18: Once Upon a River (2019), NR 92m After a sudden family tragedy forces her to flee home, a Native American teenager in 1970s rural Michigan sets off on a voyage down the Stark River. Journeying alone to search for her estranged mother, she confronts survival, resilience, and personal identity. November 25: Four Souls Of Coyote (2023), NR 106m Set in the modern day, a group of Native American teenagers clashes with oil pipeline executives threatening their ancestral land. As tension mounts, an elder shares an ancient Indigenous creation myth that underscores humanity’s vital connection to nature. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.