World MUSE believes film is a powerful medium for highlighting social justice issues and amplifying the voices of those most directly impacted by them. We have partnered with Unlocked Films to produce a series of documentary films that inspire reflection, education, and action. 

“A Reflection of Life” explores water issues in the Pacific Northwest, while noting the broader issues facing the entire West, with an emphasis on amplifying Indigenous voices. Filmmaker Jesse Locke interviewed members of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Chugach Alaska Native Corporation and Valdez Native Tribes, The Klamath Tribes, The Nez Perce Tribe, The Hopi Tribe, and Standing Rock Tribe to gather the Indigenous stories and wisdom featured in the film.

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Film Team:
Filmmaker: Jesse Locke
Producers: Acosia Red Elk, Brigette McConville, Spring Alaska Schreiner, Brutis Baez

ACTION STEPS: Please check out the links below and support if possible. These action steps were identified by the various Tribal Entities featured in the film:

• THE CHUUSH FUND: Water for Warm Springs – Seeding Justice
• STANDING ROCK: Support Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s continued efforts in the Dakota Access Pipeline Battle
• THE NATAWANI COALITION: dedicated to preserving Hopi farming traditions, strengthening the local Hopi food system 
• HOPI TUTSKWA PERMACULTURE: to create community-based solutions in order to pass knowledge to future generations
• THE AMBO FUND: Water for The Klamath – Seeding Justice