Eighth annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival to return to Richmond
Nov 18, 2024
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, which showcases the stories of Native Americans, will be returning to Richmond this weekend for its eighth year.
The film festival will be held at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, as well as other venues, spanning over Friday, Nov. 22, Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24.
Among films being shown throughout the weekend is "Bring Them Home," narrated by Blackfeet/Nez Perce actor Lily Gladstone and co-directed by Blackfeet siblings Ivan and Ivy MacDonald with Daniel Glick.
"Bring Them Home" details the significance that buffalo played in Blackfeet life before settlers arrived and nearly eradicated wild buffalo, according to the festival.
Other films include "The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open," "Rosie" and "Little Bird."
In addition to film showings, other festivities throughout the weekend include performances by Native American musicians, a family day powwow and a marketplace featuring Native artisans' handmade décor, jewelry, art and more.
For a full schedule of events and to grab your tickets, visit the festival's website.