7th Generation (2015)

This film covers generations of history, including the perspectives of Jim E Warne (Oglala Lakota) an advocate and educator. His story of the 7th Generation touches many levels of history and the unknown experiences of past generations. This documentary addresses historical and current perspectives from elders and community members with a focus on a positive future for our youth - the 7th Generation... Native Driven Network filmed the Native Learning Center (Seminole Tribes of Florida) national conference and witnessed Jim's "7th Generation" lecture. Research, interviews and film of historical sites and Tribal communities are utilized to tell the story of the history and the future for the 7th generation. Jim is an Oglala Lakota Tribal member and his family is from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Jim was raised with the Lakota Way. His perspectives and teachings of the Lakota history are infused throughout the film. The "7th Generation" stories include: . Wounded Knee . Black Elk . American Indian Policy . Boarding Schools . Mt. Rushmore . Crazy Horse . The future for the 7th Generation