Behind the Lens: Filmmakers Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat on Sugarcane
Filmmakers and Fellows Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat discuss Sugarcane, a documentary honoring Indigenous resilience and history.
The Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time. Each year, we select a diverse group of writers, journalists, filmmakers, and innovators who pursue ambitious investigative projects that bridge storytelling with research and lived experience.
Through unrestricted funding, a supportive community, and increased visibility, Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Fellows bring big, bold ideas to life—through books, films, longform articles, podcasts, and other creative nonfiction narrative forms.
Filmmakers and Fellows Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat discuss Sugarcane, a documentary honoring Indigenous resilience and history.
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Sugarcane, directed by Fellows Emily Kassie & Julian Brave NoiseCat, earns an Oscar nomination, and highlights Native resilience & histor...
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