Aug 23rd, 2025 - Aspen, Colorado

Courage screens at Raizado Festival—an inspiring celebration of culture, activism, and community-driven stories.

August 7th 2025 - Los Angeles, CA

Eric Hernandez and Legacy Vision Productions bring Courage to the prestigious HollyShorts Film Festival, an honor that reflects the film’s heart and vision.

August 7th, 2025 - Raleigh, NC

Experience the premiere of Courage, a powerful short film honoring Native resilience and identity. Hosted by the Triangle Native American Society, this special screening uplifts Indigenous voices through storytelling, tradition, and community.

August 1st, 2025 - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Join us on August 1st for a special screening of Courage, a short film celebrating Native voices and stories. Hosted by the Lightning Boy Foundation in Santa Fe.

Eric Hernandez shares a heartfelt reflection on the Fort Peck Youth Summit with Nike N7, highlighting the joy of cultural exchange, a special screening of Courage, and the deep gratitude for being part of Sam McCracken’s legacy.

After performing at the Tonkawa Film Festival last year, someone asked me if I’d ever considered turning my story into a film. That question sparked the journey that led to Courage. Now, nearly a year later, the film is returning to the festival that inspired it all.

When director Eric Michael Hernandez set out to tell the story of Courage, he knew the vision was bold. Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership with Panavision, the production gained access to top-tier gear, making this Indigenous short film look and feel like a studio feature.

Courage was just featured in ICT News, our first published media mention! In this post, I reflect on the article, what it means to see people connect with a story that’s so personal, and how this milestone fuels my mission to bring Courage to even more communities and screens.

At Alabama School of Fine Arts, I shared how I was taught to see my hoops as a reflection of who I am. Through my story and movement, I encouraged students to explore their own voice, to take creative risks, and to use their background as a source of power in their art.