About the Film
MOONHAIR is the adventurous tale of an Indian heroine, Moonhair, who must retrieve the Singing Buffalo Stone from the evil Dung Eaters. Without the Stone to call forth the buffalo, her tribe of The Last Best People will perish. Making matters worse, Old Man, the trickster god, enjoys creating problems for her, and her would-be lover and helper, Easy Runner, has a fear of sharp objects like knives and arrows. Only by discovering the hidden magic in her moon-white hair will Moonhair survive.
Actors
Natasha Kaye Johnson Navajo Best Actress Nominee at 2007 American Indian Film Festival
J. R. Redwater Sioux America’s leading Indian comic and star of Showtime’s hit Comedy Special, “Goin’ Native, American Indian Comedy Slam, No Reservations!”
Meegwun Fairbrother Ojibway Lead actor for “Time Traveller” on Canada’s APTN (Aboriginal People’s Television Network) and rising star.
Audience & Market
The action adventure of a brave, beautiful young American Indian heroine, set in the stunning scenery of Montana’s Rocky Mountains, MOONHAIR cuts across cultural and political barriers and has strong appeal to audiences world-wide. Young audiences will connect with and appreciate MOONHAIR’s contemporary filmmaking style.
Indians in the USA and Canada are STARVED for feature films with Indian content. Young audiences are especially eager for positive, entertaining apolitical content. Canada and Germany (and neighboring Nordic countries) television have VORACIOUS appetites for American Indian content programming of all production levels. DVD sales are especially promising with the Native markets in Canada and USA.