For the Generations: Native Story and Performance

The efforts of contemporary Native performers to recast themselves in the 21st century are examined in this documentary co-produced by OPB and Painted Sky. Told through original performance footage and the artists' own words, the program explores health and fitness issues that plague Native youth on and off the reservations.

Artists profiled in the documentary include pop-diva, "Urban Indian," Jana Mashonee; classically trained ballet dancers Michael Greyeyes and Santee Smith; Grammy winners Robert Mirabal and Bill Miller; funky R&B songstress Martha Redbone; Painted Sky's own Northstar dancers and a host of others.

Part performance, part behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, the documentary profiles the personal stories of the artists in their own words--weaving a narrative through the performances that lends gift and personality to the beautiful artistry showcased.

For viewers: Please contact your local public television station to find out when they will be scheduling this program.

Feed Date & NOLA Code for Standard Definition: 5/29/10; 2200-2300ET/SD07; FTGN 00 K1

Feed Date & NOLA code for High Definition: 5/31/10; 1530-1630ET/HD04; FTGN 00 H1

Below are resources for stations to use in promoting their carriage of For the Generations: Native Story and Performance 

• One Page Fact Sheet

• Press Release

• High quality stills (examples and links to the right)

• Photo captions and credits

• Artist and Crew Bios

• Watch and/or embed the trailer on your web site

• DVD sale site - visionmaker.org