ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (WHAT THEY’VE BEEN TAUGHT)
Nia Tero, Upstander Project & in Partnership with the REI Co-op Studios and LA Times Op Docs
Short Documentary
Brit Hensel - Director
Taylor Hensel & Keli Gonzales - Producers
Sundance Film Festival 2022 Premiere
Filmed on the Qualla Boundary and Cherokee Nation, ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught) explores expressions of reciprocity within Cherokee communities, brought to life through a story told by an elder and first language speaker. ᎤᏕᏲᏅ is a reflection on tradition, language, land, and a commitment to maintaining balance. This film was created in collaboration with independent artists from both Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
AWARDS
38th IDA Documentary Awards Nominee - Best Short Documentary)
LA Times Op-Docs
2023 American Indian Movie Award - Best Documentary Short
NEWS & PRESS LINKS
LA Times Today: Behind the documentary short “ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught)”Los Angeles Times, Dec. 2, 2022
38th IDA Documentary Awards Nominees & Winners
December 21, 2022 - IDA International Documentary AssociationDocumentary filmed in NC receives international recognition
December 6, 2022 - FOX CarolinaThe Envelope Live Presents L.A. Times Short Docs FYC Showcase at Lumiere Cinema on Dec. 8
December 5, 2022 - Los Angeles TimesTulsans of the Year: Cherokee filmmaker Brit Hensel makes history at Sundance Film Festival
December 4, 2022 - Tulsa WorldLA Times Today: Behind the documentary short “ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught)”
December 2, 2022 - Los Angeles TimesShort doc shares Cherokee tradition of reciprocity
December 1, 2022 - LA Times TodayOn Cherokee reciprocity: A Q&A with filmmaker Brit Hensel
November 30, 2022 - Tulsa PeopleFestival interviews award-winning writer Brit Hensel from Oklahoma
November 29, 2022 - The Corsair - Santa Monica College NewsReciprocity Project Highlights Indigenous Storytelling and Values
November 25, 2022 - South Seattle EmeraldReciprocity Project to Focus on Seven Indigenous Tribes
November 24, 2022 - KGGF News RadioOklahoma sisters excelling with documentaries focused on Indigenous heritage
November 24, 2022 - KFOR Oklahoma News 4Tulsan's film part of Reciprocity Project's first global screening
November 16, 2022 - Tulsa WorldFive Full Frame Alums Receive IDA Award Nominations
November 16, 2022 - Full Frame Documentary Film Festival‘All That Breathes’ and ‘Fire of Love’ Lead 2022 IDA Nominations
November 11, 2022 - IndieWireIDA Documentary Awards: ‘Fire of Love’ Leads 2022 Nominees
November 11, 2022 - The Hollywood ReporterDocumentaries About Remembrance and Cultural Celebration in the 2022 BlackStar Film Festival
August 3, 2022 - HYPERALLERGICCherokee Museum film festival celebrates 'Reservation Dogs' and self-representation
July 21, 2022 - Blue Ridge Public RadioOklahoma City’s deadCenter Film Festival to feature Cherokee film
June 2, 2022 - Tahlequah Daily PressBentonville Film Fest announces lineup; ‘Boycott,’ doc on Arkansas Times refusal to sign anti-boycott law, doesn’t make cut
June 1, 2022 - Arkansas TimesCherokee filmmaker brings Sundance-selected short film home to Oklahoma's deadCenter fest
May 6, 2022 - The Oklahoman‘Udeyonv' (What They’ve Been Taught) selected by Sundance Film Festival
April 15, 2022 - Cherokee PhoenixShorts (and a capsule review) | Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 2022
April 8, 2022 - The Arts STLAspen Shortsfest announces program for in-person festival
March 3, 2022 - The Aspen TimesL.A. Times Short Docs Launches with Five Films
February 15, 2022 - LA TimesSundance 2022: Eight short films emphasize excellent range of options featuring the best of international filmmaking
January 29, 2022 - The Utah ReviewSundance puts spotlight on Indigenous films
January 19, 2022 - Indian Country TodayCherokee filmmaker Brit Hensel secures place in Sundance Film Festival history
January 19, 2022 - Tulsa WorldLawrence plays host to select 2022 Sundance Film Festival entries this month
January 6, 2022 - The PitchYOUR GUIDE TO ALL INDIGENOUS WORKS AT THE 2022 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
December 29, 2021 - SundanceCollaborative Cherokee film project to premier at Sundance
December 14, 2021 - The Journal RecordNew Film ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They've Been Taught) to Make World Premiere at 2022 Sundance Film Festival
December 10, 2021 - CisionMeet the Artist: Brit Hensel on "ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught)"
December 16, 2021 - Sundance Institute (YouTube)SEEDCAST: RECIPROCITY
December 16, 2021 - South Seatle Emerald