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Writer/director Erica Tremblay and actor Lily Gladstone, both Native American artists, collaborated on the film 'Fancy Dance' which premiered at Sundance and follows the journey of Jax and her niece Roki as they investigate a disappearance around Oklahoma and bond over their shared experiences with family, womanhood, and Native identity. Tremblay's immersion in the endangered Cayuga language influenced the film, aiming to showcase the importance of matrilineal kinship and cultural survival through storytelling. The duo aims to have 'Fancy Dance' recognized as a Native American classic and challenge stereotypes by portraying Indigenous characters with depth and humanity.
Source: YAHOO