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Podcast: Film Festival Radio
Episode: Director/Writer Eric Michael Hernandez Chats New Film COURAGE (Hollyshorts Film Festival)
Description: COURAGE is a stirring short film from writer-director Eric Michael Hernandez that explores the power of cultural reclamation, generational legacy, and personal transformation through the lens of Filmmaker Hernandez, as it's based on his own life. Set against the backdrop of hoop dancing—a vibrant and symbolic art form in the Native American culture. The film follows Mateo Ulibarri, the 2024 Teen World Hoop Dance Champion, as he navigates the pressures of performance and the deeper call to honor his heritage. Through Mateo’s journey, the film weaves in the voices and stories of Indigenous icons including: PJ Vegas, Terry Goedel...