Wider Lens returns with a special One Book, One Village-inspired miniseries. These documentary films have been curated as companion pieces to Braiding Sweetgrass and each highlights critical themes presented in the book. Join us Tuesdays in Hendrickson Room to view together and discuss. Or watch the films on your own schedule - each is available on Kanopy to view at any time with your library card. Then join our virtual Wider Lens: OBOV Film discussion on October 27. 

Every weekend, a small group of French citizens dress up in Native regalia and make appearances at various village fairs alongside their countrymen in France. However, in order to fulfill their dream, they must travel to the United States and meet "real Indians." Together, they finally manage a two-week drive across the Midwest and discover that the reality of contemporary Native Americans is quite different from their portrayed envisioning. Filled with unforeseen emotion, their road movie visits Pine Ridge, Wounded Knee, and Little Big Horn, and along the way, it captures surreal and enlightening encounters on both sides

Join us to watch and discuss the third and final film in our One Book, One Village film series. These films have been curated as companion pieces to Braiding Sweetgrass and highlight critical themes presented in the book. Can't make it, but still want to watch and discuss? Watch "Indians Like Us" here.  

We will discuss all films virtually on October 27, 7 - 8 pm. 

This program is presented as part of One Book, One Village.

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