On April 1, Emory will be screening the short film “Lumbeeland,” with special guest Film Director Montana Cypress (Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida). Dr. Malinda Maynor Lowery (Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina) wrote and executive produced Lumbeeland, which is inspired by her research into the drug economy for her second book and her lifetime living and working in her community. Director Montana Cypress and Dr. Lowery will also screen two of Montana’s award-winning short films, The Red Orchid (the first film produced in the Miccosukee language) and An Ode to Leviticus (starting legendary actors Gary Farmer and Tantoo Cardinal), and have a discussion about community-driven filmmaking and authentic portrayals of Native people in the southeast. This event is held in collaboration with Agnes Scott College.

Time: Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 pm

Place: Oxford Road Building Presentation Room