California Indian

California Indian

Nov. 20, 2011

Nick Thomas, a Pomo Indian and a successful Los Angeles radio host, is forced back to the reservation to help his brother Chi, and tribal leader Rich Knight lead the Tule Lake Rancheria out of danger from a seedy casino investor. At risk is whether the Native American Tribe members decide to accept a payment for instant gratification, or retain rights over the Casino project for a long-term benefit. Based on a true story and actual events at the Pomo Indian Tribe reservation in Northern California. The struggles inherent on reservations today are depicted in this true to life drama transcending current stereotypes of modern Native American culture to showcase the depths of the heritage that thrives today.

California Indian

Nov. 20, 2011

California Indian
Nick Thomas, a Pomo Indian and a successful Los Angeles radio host, is forced back to the reservation to help his brother Chi, and tribal leader Rich Knight lead the Tule Lake Rancheria out of danger from a seedy casino investor. At risk is whether the Native American Tribe members decide to accept a payment for instant gratification, or retain rights over the Casino project for a long-term benefit. Based on a true story and actual events at the Pomo Indian Tribe reservation in Northern California. The struggles inherent on reservations today are depicted in this true to life drama transcending current stereotypes of modern Native American culture to showcase the depths of the heritage that thrives today.
Producers Against The Wind Productions
Original title California Indian
Directors Timothy Andrew Ramos
Writers Timothy Andrew Ramos

Cast

Gary Farmer

as Rich Knight

Mark Boone Junior

as Jonathan Jensen

Timothy Andrew Ramos

as Nick Thomas

Gil Birmingham

as Charles 'Chi' Thomas

Julia Jones

as April Cordova

Emil Zidek

as Todd Garrett

Dennis Banks

as Himself

Jaime Boggs

as Casino Tribal Leader

Fiona Byrnes

as Party Girl

Clayton Duncan

as Leonard

Andre Dupont

as Brian

Steve Eggie Elliot

as Elmer Ellis

Steve Eggie Elliot

as Elmer Ellis

Kathleen Escude

as Nurse

Suna Flores

as Front Desk Attendent