Director • Bennett Johnson Cinematographer • Kate Arizmendi Position: Line Producer, Creative
CANNES WINNER - GOLD LION FOR EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC
As protests at the North Dakota Access Pipeline are becoming increasingly heated, images of burning cars and masked men are spattered across mainstream news networks. However, behind the headline, a pure and singular spiritual camp was committing itself in prayer to save the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s only water supply.
“Hope Inside the Fire” is a testament to the power of the natives’ peaceful prayer, that was not covered by other outlets. It is an exploration of the humble act of looking to something bigger than oneself to change circumstance and the struggle of faith that inherently carries: forgiving when hurt, doing good in the face of evil and showing love to an enemy.
Premiered on Nowness, March 10th, in support of the Native Nations March on Washington nowness.com/picks/hope-inside-the-fire
Director: Bennett Johnson
Producer: Sam Campodonico-Ludwig
DP: Kate Arizmendi
1st AC: Troy Dickerson
2nd AC: Jonathan Rosenblit
Editor: Jeremy Huff
Colorist: Simon Bourne
Color Producer: Adam Sargent
Color Prod Co: Framestore
Sound Designer: John Burocker
Sound Company: Hearby Sound
Additional Footage: Unicorn Riot
Special thanks to The Hoopa Tribe and Thomas!