Return of the Sacred Red Rock

A young Ojibwe photographer stubbornly takes on the responsibility of keeping a sacred fire alive for four consecutive days and nights in mourning of his father. His father's spirit tries to reach him from the other side.

As Mato Wayuhi continues to rise as a musical composer and rapper, he continues to hear his father’s and ancestors’ voices in his art. Mato is known for composing the score for the Emmy-nominated series Reservation Dogs. Outside of the realm of composing, Mato engages with his community and the world through his talents as a rapper. Stankface Standing Soldier: The Rise of Mato Wayuhi provides a glimpse into the up-and-coming Oglala Lakota artist’s life as a rising rapper and composer. With the release of his recent album, Stankface Standing Soldier, the audience receives a deeper look into Mato’s personal inspiration and upbringing. This documentary showcases Mato’s versatility as a performer, showcasing his creative path led by his ancestors and his father’s voice.

An indigenous woman must confront a mysterious predator in parallel worlds of prehistory and dystopian future.