| "Lost Nation: The
Ioway" Documentary Film Event Brings Southern California and Midwestern Native
American Nations Together for the First Time History will be made in downtown Los Angeles when the award-winning
documentary Lost Nation: The Ioway makes its West Coast
debut and brings together for the first time members of the Ioway Nations of the Midwest
and the Los Angeles’ Gabrielino/Tongva Nation. The
special free event begins at 7pm on February 25, 2010 at the “Bringing the Circle
Together” Native American Film Series located at the National Center for the
Preservation of Democracy.
A vivid journey into America’s Native past and present, Lost Nation: The Ioway tells the nearly forgotten
story of the small Ioway Tribe that once claimed the territory
between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, from Pipestone, Minnesota to St. Louis. What was a quest for survival in the past became a
struggle to retain a unique Native American culture and language in the present.
Filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle
of Fourth Wall Films were invited to present Ioway at “Bringing the Circle Together”
by organizer Lorin Morgan-Richards who believed the story of the Ioway was similar to that
of the original inhabitants of the Los Angeles basin, the Tongva Nation.
The special screening and
ceremonial event will honor the Iowa Tribe of
Oklahoma, The Iowa Tribe of
Kansas and Nebraska, and the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation. In a momentous ceremony,
the Ioway Tribes will be welcomed by the Tongva people and open with a prayer. The
Ioway will honor the Tongva with a sacred Eagle Dance.
"When we started out in 2005,
literally walking the paths of the Ioway, I don't think that either one of us, or the
Ioway people expected that the film would come this far," said producer Tammy Rundle.
"Ioway's success has
mostly been by word of mouth," said director Kelly Rundle. "To have the
film invited to screen in Los Angeles and the Ioway recognized and honored, tops off an
incredible journey."
The documentary has won several
top awards at film festivals and is an Official Selection at the Archaeology Channel's
International Film Festival in Eugene, Oregon in May. The film was released
nationally on DVD in 2008, and will be broadcast on Midwestern PBS stations in the fall.
This historic screening event will
take place on Thursday, February 25th, 7:00pm at the National
Center for the Preservation of Democracy, 111 North Central Avenue in downtown Los
Angeles. A Q&A discusssion with the Rundles, Southern Ioway Tribal Elder Joyce
BigSoldier and Northern Ioway Tribal Member Sarita McGowan will follow the 1-hour
documentary. In addition to the special ceremonial presentations that evening, the
program will also feature a display of items related to Ioway history and culture, and the
making of the film. Admission is free to the public.
The program is sponsored by the
Department of Cultural Affairs, The Japanese American National Museum, The American Indian
Community Council, SCIC-InterTribal Entertainment, Hech de Mano, and Nahui Ohlin.
Lost Nation: The Ioway
was funded in part by Humanities Iowa, the Nebraska Humanities Council, the Kansas
Humanities Council, the Oklahoma Humanities Council, Silos and Smokestacks National
Heritage Area and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
"Bringing the Circle Together,"
a free monthly Native American Film Series, was established to provide quality
documentaries by and about Indigenous cultures of the Americas, and bring together a
central gathering place where discussion and awareness of issues can be shared with the
Native community and its supporters.
Rundles' Host Centennial Screening of
"Lost Nation: The Ioway" at Black Hawk State Historic Site
Two years after its premiere, the award-winning film
Lost Nation: The Ioway will mark its 100th public showing with a special free
screening event at Black Hawk State Historic Site
in Rock Island on February 20th, 2010 at 7pm. Documentary filmmakers Kelly and Tammy
Rundle will host a discussion and Q&A following the presentation.
Ioway, which explores the nearly forgotten story of
the Ioway Tribe, has won several top awards at film festivals, and is an Official
Selection at the Archaeology Channel’s International Film Festival in Eugene, Oregon
in May. The film was released nationally on DVD in the fall of 2008, and will have
its broadcast debut on Midwestern PBS stations this fall.
“When
we started out in 2005, literally walking the paths of the Ioway, I don’t think that
either one of us, or the Ioway people expected that the film would come this far,”
said producer Tammy Rundle.
“Ioway’s success has mostly been by word
of mouth,” said director Kelly Rundle. “I grew up visiting Black Hawk State
Historic Site and it is the perfect place to celebrate the 100th showing of the
documentary.”
The special centennial showing of Lost Nation: The Ioway will take place
on Saturday, February 20th, 7:00pm at Black Hawk State Historic Site’s Watch Tower
Lodge, 1510 46th Avenue, Rock Island. A Q&A discussion with the Rundles and a
special guest will follow the 1-hour documentary. The program will also feature a
display of artifacts and items related to Ioway history and culture, and the making of the
film. Admission is free. For more information please call (309) 788-9536.
Ioway was funded in part by Humanities Iowa, the
Nebraska Humanities Council, the Kansas Humanities Council, the Oklahoma Humanities
Council, Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area and the National Endowment for the
Humanities (NEH).
Demand for "Lost Nation: The
Ioway" Continues in 2009
The award-winning Lost Nation: The Ioway
continues to screen in cities and towns throughout the Midwest in 2009. On
Tuesday, May 12th, the film will make have its 80th showing in the city of Oskaloosa, Iowa
as part of a special celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of Sherry Edmundson
Fry's sculpture of Ioway Chief Mahaska (White Cloud) which stands in the city square.
The program begins at 5:15pm with a special address
by Mayor David Dixon, local historian Chuck Russell and film producers Kelly and Tammy
Rundle at the Mahaska monument site in Oskaloosa's city square.
From 5:30pm-6:30pm a special reception and
"Lost Nation: The Ioway" DVD signing will be hosted at the Book Vault (directly
across the street from the Mahaska statue), 105 South Market St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577,
(641) 676-1777.
From 7:30pm-9:00pm A free screening of the
award-winning documentary "Lost Nation: The Ioway" will take place at William
Penn University, The Chief Mahaska Assembly Room, 201 Trueblood Avenue, Oskaloosa, IA.
Following the film, producers Kelly and Tammy Rundle, and several film participants will
participate in Q&A.
This special free event commemorates the 100th
anniversary of Sherry Edmundson Fry's sculpture of Ioway Chief Mahaska (White Cloud). The
stylized life-size cast bronze sculpture depicts Mahaska of the Ioway tribe standing on an
eight-foot gray granite pedestal. Fry created the sculpture in 1908 while in Paris, France
where it was awarded the 'Prix de Rome'. The Mahaska statue was unveiled and dedicated on
May 12, 1909 in the Oskaloosa City Square Park.
Ioway Chief Mahaska became a symbol of the virtues
of his native life and of the possibility of peace between Native Americans and settlers.
Later generations saw him as a nostalgic symbol of the vanishing frontier.
"Lost Nation: The Ioway"
DVD to be released nationally on 171st anniversary of the No Heart Map
The DVD version of Lost Nation: The
Ioway is slated for release on October 7, 2008. The DVD will feature
the 57-minute film, and up to 2 hours of additional material. The most unique
feature will be an alternative soundtrack in the Ioway language (Baxoje). The
translation work was done by Baxoje linguist Jimm Goodtracks.
An educational version with study guide and public
performance license will also be available for schools and libraries.
Preorders of the DVD can be made online by CLICKING HERE. Payment can also be made by check by
emailing us at: IowayFilm@aol.com.
Preordered-DVDs will be shipped in September 2008,
prior to the October 7 release date.
2008 Landlocked Film Festival makes "Lost
Nation: The Ioway" an Official Selection
Lost Nation: The Ioway is
an 'Official Selection' at this year's Landlocked Film Festival.
The festival showcases independent films from around
the world in the categories of documentary features and shorts, feature films, short
narrative films, and animation.
The festival is held in Iowa City August 21-24th,
2008. Visit www.LandlockedFilmFestival.org
for information on venues, dates, times and admission prices.
"Lost Nation: The Ioway"
featured at Ragbrai event in North Liberty
Lost Nation: The Ioway will
be shown during North Liberty's Ragbrai Entertainment Program on Thursday, July 24th, 2008
at the Community Center in the Gerdin Conference Room.
The program begins at 4pm and features the one-hour
film, Q&A with filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle, followed by a tour of Woodpecker
Cave led by Archaeologist Lynn Alex from the Office of the State Archaeologist.
Admission is FREE! North Liberty Community
Center is located at 530 W. Cherry Street, North Liberty, Iowa.
"Ioway" Receives Bronze
Telly Award
Lost Nation: The Ioway has
been awarded a Bronze Telly Award for 'Outstanding Achievement in a Television
Documentary."
The bronze statuette is made by the same company
that manufactures the Emmys and the Oscars.
"Lost Nation: The Ioway"
wins 'Best Doc' at Iowa Independent Film Fest
Lost Nation: The Ioway was
awarded the top prize for "Best Documentary 2008" at the Iowa Independent Film
Festival at Music Man Square in Mason City, Iowa, April 25-27, 2008.
The documentary category featured many excellent
documentaries, including "King Corn", "The Real Dirt on Farmer John",
"Phyllis and Harold", and showcased the excellent documentary "The Last
Wright" by Gary McGee and Lucille Carra.
"We were honored that "Ioway" was
among so many exceptional films," said Producer Tammy Rundle.
Lost Nation: The Ioway Wins 2 Top
Awards at Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
"Lost Nation: The Ioway won the top
professional documentary award at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival, held April
4-5, 2008 at the Collins Road Theatres.
"Ioway" also received a special award as
the film that "...best represents Iowa and filmmaking in Iowa...".
Beloit International Film Festival Selects
"Lost Nation: The Ioway"
"Lost Nation: The Ioway" was selected by
invitation at the Beloit International Film Festival, held January 17-18, 2008.
"Ioway" placed second among 40 documentary
films in competion.
Anthropologist William Green, who appears in
"Ioway" and provided historical consulation, joined the Rundles for Q&A
following each showing of the film.
10.11.2007: "Lost Nation: The Ioway" premieres before the public
and nearly 200 Ioway people in Des Moines at the State Historical Society
05.01.2006: IowayMovie.com goes online
04.24.2006: Fourth Wall Films receives Grant from the Oklahoma Humanities
Council for "Lost Nation: The Ioway"
04.10.2006: "Lost Nation: The Ioway" filmmakers win top
documentary award with "Villisca: Living with a Mystery"
08.01.2005: First phase of production on "Lost Nation: The
Ioway" complete
07.07.2005: "Lost Nation: The Ioway"
historical documentary announcement
05.01.2005: Fourth Wall Films receives a grant from Humanities Iowa for "Lost
Nation: The Ioway" |
