Jump to content
 







Main menu
   


Navigation  



Main page
Contents
Current events
Random article
About Wikipedia
Contact us
Donate
 




Contribute  



Help
Learn to edit
Community portal
Recent changes
Upload file
 








Search  

































Create account

Log in
 









Create account
 Log in
 




Pages for logged out editors learn more  



Contributions
Talk
 



















Contents

   



(Top)
 


1 Reception  





2 See also  





3 References  





4 External links  














Urban Rez







Add links
 









Article
Talk
 

















Read
Edit
View history
 








Tools
   


Actions  



Read
Edit
View history
 




General  



What links here
Related changes
Upload file
Special pages
Permanent link
Page information
Cite this page
Get shortened URL
Download QR code
Wikidata item
 




Print/export  



Download as PDF
Printable version
 
















Appearance
   

 






From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 


Urban Rez
GenreDocumentary
Written byLisa D. Olken
Directed byLarry T. Pourier
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerLisa D. Olken
Running time57 minutes
Production companyVision Maker Media
Original release
NetworkKRMA-TV Public Television
ReleaseOctober 27, 2013 (2013-10-27)

Urban Rez is a 2013 American documentary film[1] about the repercussions of the Urban Relocation Program[2] (1952–1973), the greatest voluntary upheaval of Native Americans during the 20th century. It was directed by Larry T. Pourier and written by Lisa D. Olken.[3]

The film examines policies that encouraged Native Americans to relocate.[4] The documentary focuses on Native Americans in rural areas.[5] The film uses personal stories and modern-day analysis to reflect on the Voluntary Relocation Program.[6]

The documentary was released on PBS.[7]

Reception[edit]

The film won the 2013 Heartland Emmy Award for Best Cultural Documentary, was an Official Selection to the 2013 Native American Indian & Video Festival of the Southeast, and was the Best Documentary Short Winner at the 2013 American Indian Festival.[8]

In addition, the film screened at the 2014 First Nations Film and Video Festival.[9]

See also[edit]

Indian Relocation Act of 1956

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ostrow, Joanne. ""Urban Rez," RMPBS documentary on American Indians, goes global". The Denver Post. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  • ^ Saldo, Carrie (2013-05-06). "Defunct Relocation Policy Still Impacts American Indians".
  • ^ Marema, Tim (2013-10-23). "'URBAN REZ': THE INDIAN RELOCATION PROGRAM".
  • ^ "Urban Rez | Local Programs | Rocky Mountain PBS". Urban Rez | Local Programs | Rocky Mountain PBS. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  • ^ "'Urban Rez': The Indian Relocation Program – Daily Yonder". Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  • ^ Brown, Toyacoyah (2013-10-24). "Urban Rez Explores the Modern-Day Effects of the Relocation Program".
  • ^ ""Urban Rez," RMPBS documentary on American Indians, goes global". The Denver Post. 2014-07-03. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  • ^ "Urban Rez – American Film Showcase".
  • ^ Whitepigeon, Monica. "FIRST NATIONS FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR SPRING". Native News Online.
  • External links[edit]


  • t
  • e

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Urban_Rez&oldid=1190472650"

    Categories: 
    American documentary films
    2013 television films
    2013 films
    2013 documentary films
    Documentary films about United States history
    2010s American films
    2010s English-language films
    Historical documentary film stubs
    Hidden categories: 
    Articles with short description
    Short description is different from Wikidata
    Pages using infobox television with unlinked values
    Pages using infobox television with missing dates
    Official website not in Wikidata
    All stub articles
     



    This page was last edited on 18 December 2023, at 02:41 (UTC).

    Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 4.0; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.



    Privacy policy

    About Wikipedia

    Disclaimers

    Contact Wikipedia

    Code of Conduct

    Developers

    Statistics

    Cookie statement

    Mobile view



    Wikimedia Foundation
    Powered by MediaWiki