California Indian (2011)
Two brothers, different worlds, one community
90 min
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.
- Release date
- November 20, 2011
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Gary Farmer as Rich Knight
- Mark Boone Junior as Jonathan Jensen
- Timothy Andrew Ramos as Nick Thomas
- Gil Birmingham as Charles 'Chi' Thomas
- Julia Jones as April Cordova
- Emil Zidek as Todd Garrett
- Dennis Banks as Self
- Jaime Boggs as Casino Tribal Leader
- Fiona Byrnes as Party Girl - Hotel
- Chris as Police Officer
Crew
- Timothy Andrew Ramos · Director
- Laurie Francene Kinzer · Writer
- Timothy Andrew Ramos · Writer
- Richard Castaniero · Producer
- Chris Eyre · Producer
- Timothy Andrew Ramos · Producer
- Marcos Loya · Composer
- Paul Barrera · Cinematographer
- Steve Gatlin · Cinematographer
- Peter Fuller · Editor
- Sean Humphries · Editor
- Paul Renner · Editor
- Laurie Francene Kinzer · Casting director
- Scott Christopher Clark · Production designer