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What does narrative sovereignty look, sound, and feel like in film, in visual art, and beyond? Narrative Sovereignty is the power of Indigenous people to control and define their own depictions in media. It centers Indigenous communities as audiences rather than prioritizing mainstream audiences. Narrative Sovereignty is a reflection, not an explanation.
To explore these themes, MacArthur partnered with COUSIN Collective, and the Sundance Indigenous Program to host a panel on narrative sovereignty at the Sundance Film Festival. The multidisciplinary conversation featured filmmakers Rhayne Vermette and Quinne Larsen, moderated by Adam Piron, Director of the Sundance Indigenous Program.
What does narrative sovereignty look, sound, and feel like in film, in visual art, and beyond? Narrative Sovereignty is the power of Indigenous people to control and define their own depictions in media. It centers Indigenous communities as audiences rather than prioritizing mainstream audiences. Narrative Sovereignty is a reflection, not an explanation.
To explore these themes, MacArthur partnered with COUSIN Collective, and the Sundance Indigenous Program to host a panel on narrative sovereignty at the Sundance Film Festival. The multidisciplinary conversation featured filmmakers Rhayne Vermette and Quinne Larsen, moderated by Adam Piron, Director of the Sundance Indigenous Program.
