Follow Me Home is a 1996 film directed by activist and filmmaker Peter Bratt. It explores spiritual and intercultural race relations through the lives of four artists, one African American, one Native American, and two Latin-American cousins, who embark on a cross-country road trip to paint a mural on the White House. Along the way, they meet a mysterious African American woman bearing a deep secret.[1]
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| Directed by | Peter Bratt |
| Written by | Peter Bratt |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was re-released in October 2020.[2]
Distribution
editFollow Me Home has yet to be picked up by a major distribution company. The film is currently being shown on request, usually at universities and community centers,[3] followed by a discussion facilitated by Native American activist Lakota Harden.[4]
Awards
editPeter Bratt received the Audience Award for Best Feature at the 1996 San Francisco International Film Festival, and the film earned the Best Feature Film Audience Award. It was also an Official Selection in the 1996 Sundance Film Festival.[5]
References
edit- ^ Follow Me Home: An Exploration of Race and Identity. Speak Out Now. 1996. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-09-14.
- ^ "New Trailer for Re-Release of Award Winning 'Follow Me Home' Film | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net.
- ^ "Following Peter: An Interview with Peter Bratt". Native Networks.
- ^ "Lakota Harden: Native American Liberation and the Struggle for Peace and Diversity". Speak Out Now. Archived from the original on 2007-10-11. Retrieved 2007-09-14.
- ^ "Biography and Booking information". Speak Out Now. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-09-14.
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