Naturally Native

– Naturally Native follows the lives, loves, pain, joy and relationships of three sisters as they atte..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
Naturally Native
Naturally Native (1998)

Naturally Native follows the lives, loves, pain, joy and relationships of three sisters as they attempt to start their own business. Of American Indian ancestry, but adopted by white foster parents as young children, each sister has her own identity issues and each has chosen a very different career path. Now dedicated to starting a Native cosmetic business, they attempt to overcome obstacles both in the business world and in the home. A touching love story of family and culture, Naturally Native also interweaves a subtle, but strong wake-up call regarding the treatment of Native people in corporate America. Naturally Native also provides some insight into tribal infrastructure and gaming issues.

Producing Country:
USA
Genre:

Naturally Native (1998) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Jan 1998

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Story Written By:
Plot:

Three Native American sisters (Red-Horse, Bedard, Guerrero) decide to try to sell a line of cosmetics they call Naturally Native, based on old tribal remedies, only to have to fight an uphill battle with racist business people. The film is actually Red-Horse's comment on her fight with the movie industry to get her films made and this film is the first to be totally financed by an Indian tribe, Connecticut's Mashantucket tribe.

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10

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