Movies by Valerie Red-Horse

Valerie Red-Horse Mohl is a trailblazing filmmaker who brings an unapologetically Native American perspective to the screen. As one of the first Native American women to own a FINRA-registered brokerage firm, Red-Horse Mohl has channeled her business acumen and cultural pride into a string of powerful, deeply personal films. Red-Horse Mohl's style is marked by a keen eye for visual poetry and an unflinching commitment to portraying the Indigenous experience with nuance and authenticity. Whether exploring the legacy of Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller in the documentary Mankiller or delving into the complexities of mixed-race identity in the narrative feature Naturally Native, her work is characterized by a reverence for tradition and a desire to amplify underrepresented voices. What sets Red-Horse Mohl apart is her ability to blend the personal and the political, crafting stories that are both intimate character studies and potent social commentaries. True Whispers, her 2002 documentary about the boarding school experiences of Native American students, stands as a searing indictment of the assimilationist policies that threatened to erase Indigenous cultures. Through her filmography, Red-Horse Mohl has emerged as a vital chronicler of the Native American experience, using the power of cinema to educate, enlighten, and inspire.