This episode features Michael Martin. Michael’s Lingít name is Kaajiyadal. Michael studied and practiced filmmaking for the past three years now they are working with the production company Hill Top Pictures. Michael’s mother’s people come from Xuna Kaawu (Hoonah), and their father’s people come from Keéx Kwaán.
Michael dives into the history of Indigenous people in film and how that can oppress us. Michael and Laura talk about how the film industry needs to change to be more inclusive. Michael shares their dreams of creating films.
