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FILM FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
Since its debut, Courage has been honored with selections and screenings at festivals and cultural events across North America.
Courage has screened at Seminole Pow Wow — Kansas City FilmFest International — Cleveland International Film Festival — Tonkawa Film Festival — Yakama Nation — Fort Peck Community College — WCCF — Seattle — Lumbee Film Festival — American Indian Services at UVU — Indy Shorts International Film Festival — Lightning Boy Foundation in Santa Fe — Triangle Native American Society — HollyShorts Film Festival — GIFF Santa Fe — Pathways Film Festival — Mesa International Film Festival — BronzeLens Film Festival — Raizado Film Festival in Aspen — Silicon Beach Film Festival — Shorts by the Sea in Santa Monica — Lone Peak Film Festival — Burbank International Film Festival — Albuquerque Music & Film Festival — NatiVisions Film Festival — Catalina Film Festival — Edmonton International Film Festival — Sioux City International Film Festival — Shining Mountains Film Festival — RNCI Red Nation International Film Festival & Awards in Los Angeles
Courage Wins Outstanding Choreography at the Micheaux Film Festival
Courage was honored with the Outstanding Choreography or Performance Piece award at the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles — celebrating Eric Michael Hernandez’s hoop dance performance and the film’s visual artistry.
Courage Wins “Best Narrative Short” at the World Culture Film Festival
Courage continues its award-winning journey, earning “Best Narrative Short” at the World Culture Film Festival in Los Angeles—a celebration of cinema that uplifts the human spirit and inspires positive change.
Honoring Tradition with White Bear Moccasins in Courage
We were proud to feature White Bear Moccasins in Courage. Shauna White Bear’s craftsmanship and story mirror the themes of tradition, resilience, and inspiration at the heart of our film.
Abraham Thomas Brings Courage to the Stage with Jon Batiste
Abraham Thomas took the stage in Salt Lake City to open Jon Batiste’s concert with a live performance of his newly released song Courage. It was the first time a full audience experienced the anthem in person, and the response was amazing.
Sharing the Heart of Courage in an Interview with Ward Bond
Eric Hernandez reflects on his recent interview with Ward Bond of Bond On Cinema, where they discussed Courage, cultural storytelling, and the power of uplifting Native voices.
Experience the Courage Soundtrack and Score, Now on Spotify
The music of Courage is here. With Abraham Thomas’ unforgettable main theme and Geneviève Gros-Louis’ sweeping score, the soundtrack release brings the soul of the film to life. Now streaming on Spotify.