Naturally Native

Naturally Native

107 mins | Drama | Oct. 8, 1999

Naturally Native follows the lives, loves, pain, joy and relationships of three sisters as they attempt to start their own business. Of American Indian ancestry, but adopted by white foster parents as young children, each sister has her own identity issues and each has chosen a very different career path. Now dedicated to starting a Native cosmetic business, they attempt to overcome obstacles both in the business world and in the home. A touching love story of family and culture, Naturally Native also interweaves a subtle, but strong wake-up call regarding the treatment of Native people in corporate America. Naturally Native also provides some insight into tribal infrastructure and gaming issues.

Naturally Native

107 mins | Drama | Oct. 8, 1999

Naturally Native
Naturally Native follows the lives, loves, pain, joy and relationships of three sisters as they attempt to start their own business. Of American Indian ancestry, but adopted by white foster parents as young children, each sister has her own identity issues and each has chosen a very different career path. Now dedicated to starting a Native cosmetic business, they attempt to overcome obstacles both in the business world and in the home. A touching love story of family and culture, Naturally Native also interweaves a subtle, but strong wake-up call regarding the treatment of Native people in corporate America. Naturally Native also provides some insight into tribal infrastructure and gaming issues.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers Red-Horse Native Productions
Original title Naturally Native
Directors Jennifer Wynne Farmer, Lawrence Kane, Valerie Red-Horse
Writers Valerie Red-Horse

Cast

Valerie Red-Horse

as Vickie Lewis Bighawk

Yvonne Russo

as Joanne Chapa

Irene Bedard

as Tanya Lewis

Kimberly Guerrero

as Karen Lewis

Pato Hoffmann

as Steve Bighawk

Mark Abbott

as Mark

Collin Bernsen

as Craig

Mary Kay Place

as Madame Celeste

Carol Potter

as Rape Counselor

Floyd Red Crow Westerman

as Chairman Pico

Max Gail

as Mr. Carson

Jerry Rector

as Policeman

Lowell Raven

as Vickie Lewis Bighawk's son

Courtney Red-Horse Mohl

as Vickie Lewis Bighawk's Daughter

Robert J. Thissen

as Party Cook