Indigenous Film Fest- Remaining Native by Paige Bethmann
Thu, Mar 12
|Brooklyn Children's Museum
Celebrate Indigenous Film & Music at the BCM with a special two-part event: Screening of the documentary Remaining Native, which follows a 17-year-old Native American runner’s journey of resilience and identity. Followed with a Music Making for Film Workshop after-show.
Time & Location
Mar 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA
Guests
About the event
Workshop Details & Description:
This two-part festival celebrates Indigenous, Native, and First Nations multidisciplinary artists, writers, and performers originating from, residing in, or working within the Northeastern corridor of Turtle Island, specifically the region of Lenapehoking. The event will feature films by Indigenous filmmakers and those highlighting Indigenous Peoples, presented at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
Attendees are invited to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a special screening of Remaining Native, a compelling documentary profiling a 17-year-old Native American runner pursuing collegiate athletics while confronting the legacy of his great-grandfather’s escape from an Indian boarding school. The film offers an intimate examination of resilience, identity, and the preservation of cultural narratives.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and an interactive workshop led by the film’s composer, Kino Benally (Diné). Drawing upon his expertise as a musician, educator, and his cultural heritage, Benally will discuss the profound influence of…
Tickets
General Admission
This ticket includes entry to watch Remaining Native by Paige Bethmann, and opportunity to participate in the after-show music making workshop, free drinks & snacks, and a chance to win one of many prizes including memorabilia and one of three Native-made Beaded medallions! Doors Open: 6 PM Screening Start: 6:30 PM
$10.00
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