Naturally Native (1999)

Name: Naturally Native
Director: Valerie Red-Horse
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999-10-08
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Valerie Red-Horse, Yvonne Russo, Irene Bedard, Kimberly Guerrero

Drama

Director: Valerie Red-Horse

Cast: Valerie Red-Horse, Yvonne Russo, Irene Bedard, Kimberly Guerrero

6.3

Runtime107 min

RatingPG-13

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Naturally Native follows the lives, loves, pain, joy and relationships of three sisters as they attempt to start their own business. Of American Indian ancestry, but adopted by white foster parents as young children, each sister has her own identity issues and each has chosen a very different career path. Now dedicated to starting a Native cosmetic business, they attempt to overcome obstacles both in the business world and in the home. A touching love story of family and culture, Naturally Native also interweaves a subtle, but strong wake-up call regarding the treatment of Native people in corporate America. Naturally Native also provides some insight into tribal infrastructure and gaming issues.

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Naturally Native, a 1999 drama directed by Valerie Red-Horse, follows the lives of three sisters of American Indian ancestry as they navigate identity issues and attempt to start a Native cosmetic business. While the film received a mixed response with a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb, it provides insight into the treatment of Native people in corporate America and tribal infrastructure.

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Naturally Native is a 1998 American drama film directed by Valerie Red-Horse. It is the first feature film created by and about Native American women, and the first entirely financed by a tribe.