The Thick Dark Fog
“Reclaiming Native American Identity”
Synopsis
Walter Littlemoon attended a federal Indian boarding school in South Dakota sixty years ago. The mission of many of these schools in 1950, was still to “kill the Indian and save the man.” The children were beaten, humiliated or abused if they spoke their language or expressed their culture or native identity in any way. The trauma led many to alcoholism and violence in adulthood. At age 58, Walter began writing his memoirs as a way to explain his own abusive behaviors to his estranged children, but he could not complete the project without confronting the “thick dark fog” of his past so he could heal.
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The Thick Dark Fog - Trailer (Documentary)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-22
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American Indian Film Festival - world premiere - Best Documentary
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randy Vasquez
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Freedman
- Original Title
- The Thick Dark Fog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- High Valley Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randy Vasquez
Paul Freedman
Kahlil Hudson (Tlingit)
Paul Freedman
Jonathan Skurnik, Brian Westcott (Athabascan/Yup’ik)
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Skurnik
Producer
Paul Freedman
Writer
Randy Vasquez
Director
Paul Freedman
Editor
Kahlil Hudson (Tlingit)
Director of Photography
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What is The Thick Dark Fog about?
Walter Littlemoon attended a federal Indian boarding school in South Dakota sixty years ago. The mission of many of these schools in 1950, was still to “kill the Indian and save the man.” The children were beaten, humiliated or abused if they spoke their language or expressed their culture or native identity in any way. The trauma led many to alcoholism and violence in adulthood. At age 58, Walter began writing his memoirs as a way to explain his own abusive behaviors to his estranged children, but he could not complete the project without confronting the “thick dark fog” of his past so he could heal.
Who directed The Thick Dark Fog?
The Thick Dark Fog was directed by Randy Vasquez.
Who stars in The Thick Dark Fog?
The principal cast of The Thick Dark Fog includes Walter Littlemoon, Manuel Yellow Horse Jr., Joyce Ferrer, Kevin Gover, Pawnee.
When was The Thick Dark Fog released and how long is it?
The Thick Dark Fog was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 57m.