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Urban Rez

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Urban Rez
GenreDocumentary
Written byLisa D. Olken
Directed byLarry T. Pourier
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerLisa D. Olken
Running time57 minutes
Production companyVision Maker Media
Original release
NetworkKRMA-TV Public Television
ReleaseOctober 27, 2013 (2013-10-27)

Urban Rez is a 2013 American documentary film[1] about the repercussions of the Urban Relocation Program[2] (1952–1973), the greatest voluntary upheaval of Native Americans during the 20th century. It was directed by Larry T. Pourier and written by Lisa D. Olken.[3]

The film examines policies that encouraged Native Americans to relocate.[4] The documentary focuses on Native Americans in rural areas.[5] The film uses personal stories and modern-day analysis to reflect on the Voluntary Relocation Program.[6]

The documentary was released on PBS.[7]

Reception

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The film won the 2013 Heartland Emmy Award for Best Cultural Documentary, was an Official Selection to the 2013 Native American Indian & Video Festival of the Southeast, and was the Best Documentary Short Winner at the 2013 American Indian Festival.[8]

In addition, the film screened at the 2014 First Nations Film and Video Festival.[9]

See also

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Indian Relocation Act of 1956

References

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  1. ^ Ostrow, Joanne. ""Urban Rez," RMPBS documentary on American Indians, goes global". The Denver Post. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  2. ^ Saldo, Carrie (2013-05-06). "Defunct Relocation Policy Still Impacts American Indians".
  3. ^ Marema, Tim (2013-10-23). "'URBAN REZ': THE INDIAN RELOCATION PROGRAM".
  4. ^ "Urban Rez | Local Programs | Rocky Mountain PBS". Urban Rez | Local Programs | Rocky Mountain PBS. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  5. ^ "'Urban Rez': The Indian Relocation Program – Daily Yonder". Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  6. ^ Brown, Toyacoyah (2013-10-24). "Urban Rez Explores the Modern-Day Effects of the Relocation Program".
  7. ^ ""Urban Rez," RMPBS documentary on American Indians, goes global". The Denver Post. 2014-07-03. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  8. ^ "Urban Rez – American Film Showcase".
  9. ^ Whitepigeon, Monica. "FIRST NATIONS FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR SPRING". Native News Online.
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