California Indian

Nick Thomas, a Pomo Indian and a successful Los Angeles radio host, is forced back to the reservation to help his brother Chi, and tribal leader Rich Knight lead the Tule Lake Rancheria out of danger from a seedy casino investor. At risk is whether the Native American Tribe members decide to accept a payment for instant gratification, or retain rights over the Casino project for a long-term benefit. Based on a true story and actual events at the Pomo Indian Tribe reservation in Northern California. The struggles inherent on reservations today are depicted in this true to life drama transcending current stereotypes of modern Native American culture to showcase the depths of the heritage that thrives today.

Cast

Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Rich Knight
Mark Boone Junior

Mark Boone Junior

Jonathan Jensen
Gil Birmingham

Gil Birmingham

Charles 'Chi' Thomas
Julia Jones

Julia Jones

April Cordova
Emil Zidek

Emil Zidek

Todd Garrett
Jaime Boggs

Jaime Boggs

Casino Tribal Leader
Fiona Byrnes

Fiona Byrnes

Party Girl
Suna Flores

Suna Flores

Front Desk Attendent

Release date

20th Nov 2011

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English