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Sweetheart Dancers Concordia Studio Artists in Residence presents ; in association with Laughing Jackalope Films ; a film by Ben Alex Dupris ; directed and produced by Ben Alex Dupris
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Snyder, Sean (Dancer).
- Snyder, Sean.
- Stevens, Adrian (Dancer).
- Stevens, Adrian.
- San Manuel Pow Wow (Calif.).
- Indian dance--California.
- Indian dance.
- Indian dancers--California.
- Indian dancers.
- Indian gay people--California.
- Indian gay people.
- Indians of North America--Social life and customs--California.
- Indians of North America.
- Powwows--California.
- Powwows.
- Genre:
- Documentary films
- Nonfiction films
- Short films
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 video file (13 min., 35 sec.)) sound, color
- Place of Publication:
- [New York, New York] Grasshopper Film [2019]
- Language Note:
- In English, with English subtitles
- System Details:
- sound
- digital
- video file
- Summary:
- Indigenous dancers Sean and Adrian challenge the rulebook of San Manuel's Native American Sweetheart Special as they attempt to compete in the annual couple's competition. Dancing not only against the other dancers, but against the drums of oppression and closed-mindedness, this two-spirit couple is determined to rewrite the rules of "one man, one woman" with their resplendent charisma, character and resilience. Director, Ben-Alex Dupris explains the origin of the film: "This story is rooted in an incident where the first Two Spirit couple, Sean Snyder and Adrian Stevens, decided to enter a Sweetheart special competition at one big influential powwow. This had never been attempted before in modern tribal dance circles and they were disqualified for not adhering to the rule of the 'one man, one woman' competition. This led to a year of reflection, and thoughtful preparation for the next year where they courageously returned to the same powwow and were allowed to compete. This success story of resilience, and the action of love provided a talking point that spans decades of colonization with Indigenous communities. Prior to the Catholic boarding school era, LGBTQIA were accepted and respected by Native people. This story, and the spiritual renewal of our sacred Identities is one that leaves the audience with a greater understanding of our tribal lifeways. Within our hearts we are all one"
- Participant:
- Sean Snyder, Adrian Stevens
- Credits:
- Editor, Derek Doneen ; cinematography, Shaandiin Tome ; music, Lillie Rebecca McDonough ; executive producers, Rahdi Taylor, Davis Guggenheim
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title and statement of responsibility from title screen and end credits (viewed 2024 August 25)
- OCLC:
- 1455084820
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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