California Indian (2011)

California Indian (2011)

Two brothers, different worlds, one community 2011-11-20 United States of America 90 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Nick Thomas, a Pomo Indian and a successful Los Angeles radio host, is forced back to the reservation to help his brother Chi, and tribal leader Rich Knight lead the Tule Lake Rancheria out of danger from a seedy casino investor. At risk is whether the Native American Tribe members decide to accept a payment for instant gratification, or retain rights over the Casino project for a long-term benefit. Based on a true story and actual events at the Pomo Indian Tribe reservation in Northern California. The struggles inherent on reservations today are depicted in this true to life drama transcending current stereotypes of modern Native American culture to showcase the depths of the heritage that thrives today.

Cast

Gary Farmer is Rich Knight
Rich Knight
Mark Boone Junior is Jonathan Jensen
Jonathan Jensen
Timothy Andrew Ramos is Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas
Gil Birmingham is Charles 'Chi' Thomas
Charles 'Chi' Thomas
Julia Jones is April Cordova
April Cordova
Emil Zidek is Todd Garrett
Todd Garrett
Dennis Banks is Himself
Himself
Jaime Boggs is Casino Tribal Leader
Casino Tribal Leader
Fiona Byrnes is Party Girl
Party Girl
Clayton Duncan is Leonard
Leonard
Andre Dupont is Brian
Brian
Steve Eggie Elliot is Elmer Ellis
Elmer Ellis

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