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Director: Marie Clements
Cast: Amber Midthunder, Cara Jade Myers, Alyssa Wapanatâhk, Isabel Deroy-Olson
Tombs weaves together the triangular story points of three Oklahoma sisters and their mother who travel to Los Angeles as a part of a relocation program in the 1950s that gave Native Americans the opportunity to become “civilized” by getting jobs in urban centres. When they arrive, they begin to understand that like many east-to-west dreams, the reality is not the new beginning they sought. Abandoned by government policy and in acute poverty, they begin to search for their own, finding home in “the tombs” – the cemented riverways of LA. It is here a young mother is killed, and the lives of her children separate down three very different paths that emerge in 1970s Los Angeles – weaving together one telling, one flood.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Tombs, directed by Marie Clements, is a critically acclaimed drama that follows the story of three Oklahoma sisters and their mother as they relocate to 1950s Los Angeles as part of a government program. The film has received positive reception, though details about its awards recognition and public ratings are not provided.
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Tombs, directed by Marie Clements, offers a powerful and nuanced drama that blends the lives of three Oklahoma sisters as they navigate the challenges of relocation and survival in 1950s Los Angeles. With standout performances from Amber Midthunder, Cara Jade Myers, and Alyssa Wapanatâhk, the film provides a poignant exploration of identity, family, and the search for home.
A tomb is a repository for the remains of the dead. It may be above or below ground and can vary greatly in form, size, and cultural significance. Tombs are one of the oldest forms of funerary monuments, serving both as a means of final disposition and as expressions of religious belief, commemoration, and social status.
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