Indigenous-led projects are landing hits and winning awards. How are they making inroads?
Indigenous-led projects are landing hits and winning awards. How are they making inroads?

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From Reservation Dogs and Rutherford Falls to North of North and Alaska Daily, Indigenous-led TV and film productions are becoming more prevalent. Mentorship programs, centralized funding and a societal shift are behind the surge, say some who work in the industry.