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This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 11, 2010.
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A one hour personal phone conversation with Norman Patrick Brown about the Navajo filmmaking process of THE RAINBOW BOY. A soundtrack CD, a letter of appreciation suitable for framing, a DVD, and contribution in ending credits.
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An invitation to the premier of THE RAINBOW BOY on the Navajo Nation (travel and accommodations not included). A one hour personal phone conversation with Norman Patrick Brown about the Navajo filmmaking process of THE RAINBOW BOY. A soundtrack CD, a letter of appreciation suitable for framing, a DVD, and contribution in ending credits.
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PRODUCT PLACEMENT - USING YOUR LOGO or EMBLEM on items, such as a cap, t-shirt, coffee mug or bumper sticker, for "all the world to see" within a few main scenes left. A one hour personal phone conversation with Norman Patrick Brown about the Navajo filmmaking process of THE RAINBOW BOY. A soundtrack CD, a letter of appreciation suitable for framing, a DVD, and contribution in ending credits.
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A personal tour on the Navajo Nation to Canyon De Chelle, Chinle, Arizona with Norman Patrick Brown, and invitation to the Navajo Nation premiere of THE RAINBOW BOY (travel and accommodations not included). A one hour personal conversation with Norman Patrick Brown about the Navajo filmmaking process of THE RAINBOW BOY. A soundtrack CD, a letter of appreciation suitable for framing, a DVD, and contribution in ending credits.
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An Associate producer credit, a personal tour on the Navajo Nation to Canyon De Chelle, Chinle, Arizona with Norman Patrick Brown, and an invitation to the Navajo Nation premiere of THE RAINBOW BOY (travel and accommodations not included). A one hour personal conversation with Norman Patrick Brown about the Navajo filmmaking process of THE RAINBOW BOY. A soundtrack CD, a letter of appreciation suitable for framing, a DVD, and contribution in ending credits.
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Norman Patrick Brown is Tse nalh bith nii (Sleep Rock People ) and born for Bii bithonii (Deer Water People) and is originally from Chinle, Arizona on the Navajo Nation. He’s a professional filmmaker, producer, actor, and writer. His production company is REZWOOD ENTERTAINMENT.
His film roles include principle roles as an actor: 1987 in RAISING ARIZONA, 1994 as Sgt. Begaye in BLACK DAY, BLUE NIGHT, 1999 as "Ptv Henry“ in THE THIN RED LINE” which was filmed in Australia, and in 2003 he was “Bear” in “THE DOE BOY.” He has been a cultural consultant for Hollywood productions and projects.
Norman’s passion is creating films for his Navajo people in their own language.
In 1989, he wrote, directed and produced, AWAKENING. The first Navajo language film written and directed by a Navajo for Navajos, in conjunction with the docu-drama, The BEAUTY WAY OF LIFE. AWAKENING first premiered in San Francisco, California’s American Indian Film Festival and the Sundance Festival in Park City, Utah in 1990.
His second critically acclaimed Navajo language film is called HORSE SONG, which had its world premiere at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival. He also wrote, directed, and produced REZ HOPE, in 2005, about today’s Navajo high school students dealing with issues concerning self-identity, drug and alcohol abuse, student violence and teenage pregnancy.
In 2006 and 2007, Norman ventured into documentary filmmaking. He co-produced a documentary called POWER PATHS that examines the use of the Sun and Wind as clean renewable energy in Indian country. POWER PATHS was seen on P.B.S. INDEPENDENT LENS in 2009. He also co-produced POISON WIND, a documentary about proposed uranium mining on Havasupai, Laguna, and Navajo lands. The documentary examined health and social impacts of past uranium mining through the eyes and stories of former uranium miners.
THE RAINBOW BOY is Norman’s first feature length film. Almost entirely shot in the Navajo language with english subtitles. it combines the ancient Navajo story telling process with the modern film industry formula, producing a unique film that is both Navajo specific and universal to all people.
Personal Statement:
I was blessed by Navajo parents to learn, understand, and to promote Navajo values, culture and language in all my life’s goals. My dedication, knowledge and motivation come from my Navajo elders who instilled in me a sense of pride and urgency to fight, advocate and continue my life as a warrior for my land and people, to share, cherish and promote Navajo values and culture for the next generations of Navajos.
I don't like to nag but there have been 0 updates on this project. Is it still moving forward? Have there been obstacles? I'd just like to know what's happening.
hope all is going well and everyone there had a great holiday season!!
After reading the commentary about this project, if I were a rich person I would send all the money you need. It is a wonderful representation of of alienation from Mother Earth. I keep the famous speech written by Chief Seattle to Congress about "How can one think they can sell the air" on my living room table for all to see. I believe in what your message is and would treasure the opportunity to provide something on behalf of your financial needs. I have forwarded this link to my nephew who participated in a documentary here in the Willamette Valley. The project was featured at the Da Vinci film festival in Corvallis Oregon and will possibly be in the Sundance Film Festival. I would like to see if there is any assistance available through his connections to reach your goal of $25,000. My real name is Oleta...Oleta Little Heart was the pen name for a famous native american author. She wrote about an Indian Princess. Oleta Little Heart stands for tall tree. I am proud of my grandmother's heritage, and mine. I love your story line and would like to pay forward in some way as an honor to see this to completion. As a matter of fact, I lived in Arizona, used to travel to the Navajo Nation for business, and loved it there. I am aware of the mining issues for uranium and the struggle's the Navajo people have faced. Do you remember the movie Broken Rainbow years ago, that was my first introduction to the Navajo courage. I remember walking out of this documentary angry as heck. Now, years later, I see your story and want to say thank you for continuing to speak to the world about what is happening to our planet. My friend Dennis Alley and I visited many times and discussed what he was doing to bring awareness to people of a issue that was close to his heart...diabetes and drug and alcholol abuse among the native people. I became aquainted with Douglas Miles from the Apache Nation who was bringing out the best of his heritage through art, poetry and writing...traveled and lectured. I own the book, "In the spirit of Crazy Horse" and "Black Elk Speaks" among other journals that have been written to preserve the story's of past life for many Native American people. Beautiful way of life...built on courage, journey, strength as a community of people and belief in Mother Earth. Being responsible to Mother Earth and the gifts we are given.
I want to say "Good day Good Journey"....I hope to be of some help to you.
Hey Norman! Grandpa told me to get ahold of you. Please email me so I can give you my new number! Marti.......marti.adley@yahoo.com
Let's wait for the film in Russia.
Let's DO this!
this movie will be made!!! end of the story......have been emailing for the last 8 hours haha...my fingers hurt.....blessings to all of you....
Good Job Grandpa! We love you and we will send alot of support for you
A magnificent, exciting project! I urge everyone to support and donate to this worthwhile endeavor of Norman Patrick Brown.
Good luck!