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United States of AmericaFamily. Fate. Forgiveness.
SynopsisCoroner’s investigator Derek Smith (Mark Wells) stumbles upon the mysterious Tommy Jordan (Rodrick Pocowatchit), a Native American man whose father has just passed away. Tommy is vulnerable, fragile, and doesn't speak. Through a series of letters, Derek unravels Tommy's story, and becomes obsessed with helping him even while his own relationship crumbles. When Tommy's bitter, disillusioned brother, Ben (Guy Ray Pocowatchit), shows up unexpectedly, Derek finds himself in the middle of a family war. But when Tommy seeks solace in his waking dreams, the unlikely friends, the discover that a damaged soul finds a way of healing itself. But in order to forgive others, you must first forgive yourself.
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Directed by
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Written by
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Produced by
Rodrick Pocowatchit, Deanie Eaton - Sleepdancer Website
Written by: Rodrick Pocowatchit
Produced by: Rodrick Pocowatchit, Deanie Eaton
Cast
: Mark Wells: Guy Ray Pocowatchit
: Rodrick Pocowatchit
: T.J. Williams
: Wade Hampton
: Julie Ann Baker
Crew
: Director Of Photography: music
: Sound Design
: Traditional singing
: Editor
: Boom Operator
Shot with a Panasonic DVX-100A in Wichita, KS.
This feature version is based on writer/director Rodrick Pocowatchit's first short film, "Sleepdancer."
The Alan Parker film "Birdy" was a huge inspiration for the story, and is one of Pocowatchit's favorite films.
Rodrick received three nominations at the American Indian Motion Picture Awards in San Francisco (2005): Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor (for only one word of dialogue). Co-star Mark Wells received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
"Sleepdancer" won Best Film, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the 2006 American Indian L.A. Film and TV Awards.
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Director
Rodrick Pocowatchit
