Yaangna Plays Itself
Synopsis
An ode to the memories of El Aliso, the sycamore tree that once stood at the center of Yaangna, the Indigenous Gabrieleno village that Los Angeles grew out from. All elements sourced in the film are from the original site and the nearby Los Angeles River.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Piron
- Original Title
- Yaangna Plays Itself
- Release Date
- 01/05/2023
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Piron
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Piron
Director
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What is Yaangna Plays Itself about?
An ode to the memories of El Aliso, the sycamore tree that once stood at the center of Yaangna, the Indigenous Gabrieleno village that Los Angeles grew out from. All elements sourced in the film are from the original site and the nearby Los Angeles River.
Who directed Yaangna Plays Itself?
Yaangna Plays Itself was directed by Adam Piron.
Who stars in Yaangna Plays Itself?
The principal cast of Yaangna Plays Itself includes Not specified.
When was Yaangna Plays Itself released and how long is it?
Yaangna Plays Itself was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 8m.