KUUT  :  Grandfather  Healing by connecting with the Elders

Directed by John Veltri, Produced by Marguerite Lorimer

This short documentary film is about the impact of an ancient culture and a traditional elder, Charles Thom Sr, on the elder’s grandsons. *

Filmed by Veltri in 1989 when the grandsons were all boys, and 20 years later when they are young adults, KUUT : GRANDFATHER integrates the wisdom of a Karuk elder with the hopes, dreams and aspirations of his grandsons, who reflect about the importance of bringing traditional cultural values and ceremony back into their lives.

The film is being produced with the intention of inspiring young people of all ethnicities to build stronger, healthier relationships with their peers, families and communities, by learning about their cultural heritage and building a relationship with the traditional elders and teachers within that culture.

• some scenes also include Charlie's sons and nephews.

Materials compiled for this film include Beta Cam video and HDV filmings of interviews, drumming, stories, and songs, and still photography.

We are grateful to the following foundations for the support they have given for this project:

The Humboldt Area Foundation, Native Cultures Fund, Angeles Arrien’s Foundation for Cross Cultural Solutions