Two Spirits
“Fred Martinez was a Navajo boy who was also a girl. In an earlier era, he would have been revered. Instead, he was murdered.”
Synopsis
Fred Martinez was a Navajo youth slain at the age of 16 by a man who bragged to his friends that he 'bug-smashed a fag'. But Fred was part of an honored Navajo tradition - the 'nadleeh', or 'two-spirit', who possesses a balance of masculine and feminine traits.
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Two Spirits (2009) Official Trailer #1 - Documentary Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-06
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$248K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lydia Nibley
- Screenplay & Story
- Lydia Nibley, Russell Martin
- Original Title
- Two Spirits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Navajo
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Budget
- $248K
- Production Studios
- Just Media, Say Yes Quickly Productions, Riding The Tiger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lydia Nibley
Lydia Nibley, Russell Martin
Russell Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Lydia Nibley
Director
Lydia Nibley
Writer
Russell Martin
Producer
Russell Martin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Spirits
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What is Two Spirits about?
Fred Martinez was a Navajo youth slain at the age of 16 by a man who bragged to his friends that he 'bug-smashed a fag'. But Fred was part of an honored Navajo tradition - the 'nadleeh', or 'two-spirit', who possesses a balance of masculine and feminine traits.
Who directed Two Spirits?
Two Spirits was directed by Lydia Nibley.
Who stars in Two Spirits?
The principal cast of Two Spirits includes Not specified.
When was Two Spirits released and how long is it?
Two Spirits was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.