Film

California Indian

2011 · 1h 30m · Drama

Two brothers, different worlds, one community

IMDb

6.7

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.

Gary Farmer

Rich Knight

Mark Boone Junior

Jonathan Jensen

Timothy Andrew Ramos

Nick Thomas

Gil Birmingham

Charles 'Chi' Thomas

Julia Jones

April Cordova

Emil Zidek

Todd Garrett

Dennis Banks

Himself

Jaime Boggs

Casino Tribal Leader

Fiona Byrnes

Party Girl

Clayton Duncan

Leonard

Andre Dupont

Brian

Steve Eggie Elliot

Elmer Ellis

Steve Eggie Elliot

Elmer Ellis

Kathleen Escude

Nurse

Suna Flores

Front Desk Attendent

• Timothy Andrew RamosDirector · Writer · Executive Producer
• Chris EyreProducer
• Richard CastanieroProducer
• Duane Allen HumeyestewaProducer · Director of Photography
• Michael HuensProducer
• Laurie Kinzer-RamosExecutive Producer
• Peter FullerEditor
• Sean HumphriesEditor
• Paul RennerEditor

California Indian - Trailer

Release date

November 20, 2011

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 30m

Rated

R

Genres

Drama