{"id":50335,"date":"2020-11-19T17:30:02","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T00:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/ute-mountain-ute-film-about-pandemic-threat-to-air\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T03:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:50:56","slug":"ute-mountain-ute-film-about-pandemic-threat-to-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/ute-mountain-ute-film-about-pandemic-threat-to-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Ute Mountain Ute film about pandemic threat to air"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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\u201cUte Strong: We Are Resilient\u201d is a new documentary about the Ute Mountain Ute tribe\u2019s ongoing efforts to control the impacts of the pandemic.<\/span>Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe went into a lockdown to try and protect its 2,100 tribal members.<\/p>\n

Tribal officials implemented curfews, travel restrictions and closures in an effort to prevent the spread of the disease.<\/p>\n

Roadblocks set up 24 hours a day kept nonresident visitors from entering the Towaoc and White Mesa communities out of concern the virus would spread.<\/p>\n

A documentary, \u201cUte Strong: We Are Resilient,\u201d has been created by tribal members and Native youth filmmakers about the measures taken to save the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Ute Mountain Ute tribe executed aggressive steps to protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic,\u201d said directors Kaldurion Pinecoose, D\u2019Angelo Padilla and Leland Collins, in an event posting. \u201cThis documentary explores their path to containment of the virus and shares their sacrifices in doing so.\u201d<\/p>\n

The story highlights the personal stories and experiences of tribal members during the ongoing lockdown and pandemic.<\/p>\n

The 15-minute film was directed by Pinecoose, Padilla, Collins and Vansan Vicenti.<\/p>\n

It is part of the 2020 LA Skins Fest, a Native American film festival presented by COMCAST and NBC Universal.<\/p>\n

The executive producers for \u201cUte Strong: We Are Resilient\u201d are the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Tiwahe Tour De Ute Program and Moguan Behavioral Health Program.<\/p>\n

The film can be viewed online from Nov. 19 to Nov. 22 at https:\/\/bit.ly\/2IPzwBq<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $10 each, but Ute Mountain Utes can watch for free by entering a code provided by tribe officials.<\/p>\n

A live Q&A with the filmmakers about the documentary will take place on Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. and can be viewed at https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pHGwRO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tribal members\u2019 free ticket includes access to the Native American Award Ceremony broadcast live on Nov. 15 at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

The LA Skins Fest<\/a> is Nov. 18 to Nov. 22 and features multiple films made by Native American tribes.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s festival will be the most accessible version to audiences yet, and filmmakers and film lovers will be given unique opportunities to connect and enjoy digital screenings, panels, filmmaker Q&As, musical performances and other original content online. The festival will celebrate indigenous people throughout North America by telling diverse stories, commemorating heritage and fostering dialogue on a variety of platforms.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to celebrate our 14th year of incredible cinema from Native America. Every year poses new challenges, we hope to provide a strong dose of positivity by sharing the resilient voice of Native America. As always, we have an exceptional showcase of films, several great events, and an incredible awards gala,\u201d said festival director Patricia Gomes.<\/p>\n

jmimiaga@the-journal.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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