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Filmed on the Qualla Boundary and Cherokee Nation, ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught) explores expressions of reciprocity in the Cherokee world, brought to life through a story told by an elder and first language speaker. ᎤᏕᏲᏅ circles the intersection of tradition, language, land, and a commitment to maintaining balance. This film was created in collaboration with independent artists from both Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    10 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Oklahoma
  • Director
    Brit Hensel
  • Producer
    Taylor Hensel, Adam Mazo, Kavita Pillay, Tracy Rector, Loren Waters, JP Johnson, Beau Carroll
  • Executive Producer
    Tracy Rector
  • Co-Producer
    Keli Gonzales
  • Cast
    Thomas Belt, John Henry Gloyne, Ernie Tiger, Elwood Gloyne, Waloshi Gloyne, Booger Gloyne, Beau Carroll, Johi Griffin, Bear Allison, Keli Gonzales, Tsinas Johnson, Sanoyi Johnson, Walel Johnson, JP Johnson
  • Cinematographer
    Nick Buttram, Brit Hensel, Blake Brown
  • Editor
    Sauli Pillay
  • Music
    Daniel Bachman