Homeland

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Homeland is a rich and engaging film by Jilann Spitzmiller and Hank Rogerson that weaves together the stories of four Lakota Indian families from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Shot over the course of three years, the film follows a spiritual leader, a grandmother, an artist and a community activist. Set against the stunning back drop of the Northern Plains, the film reminds us all of the power of family, the immense spirit of the natural world and the healing properties of humor and faith. The twenty-four instrumental tracks featuring flute, guitar and percussions by Keith Secola provide a rich audible environment for the film. The music contains new material like 'House Comes Down a Road on a Hill' and the poignant 'Dream Still Alive.' It also includes new versions of older Secola tunes, including a dance mix of perhaps his best known song, the witty, humorous, upbeat 'NDN Cars'.