ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (WHAT THEY’VE BEEN TAUGHT)
Nia Tero, Upstander Project & in Partnership with the REI Co-op Studios and LA Times Op Docs
Director - Short Film
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
Sundance Film Festival 2022 Premiere
38th IDA Documentary Awards Nominee - Best Short Documentary
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