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California Indian

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"Two brothers, different worlds, one community"

Nick Thomas, a Pomo Indian and a successful Los Angeles radio host, is forced back to the reservation to help his brother Chi, and tribal leader Rich Knight lead the Tule Lake Rancheria out of danger from a seedy casino investor. At risk is whether the Native American Tribe members decide to accept a payment for instant gratification, or retain rights over the Casino project for a long-term benefit. Based on a true story and actual events at the Pomo Indian Tribe reservation in Northern California. The struggles inherent on reservations today are depicted in this true to life drama transcending current stereotypes of modern Native American culture to showcase the depths of the heritage that thrives today.

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What is California Indian (2011) about?

Nick Thomas, a Pomo Indian and a successful Los Angeles radio host, is forced back to the reservation to help his brother Chi, and tribal leader Rich Knight lead the Tule Lake Rancheria out of danger from a seedy casino investor. At risk is whether the Native American Tribe members decide to accept a payment for instant gratification, or retain rights over the Casino project for a long-term…

Who stars in California Indian?

California Indian stars Gary Farmer (Rich Knight), Mark Boone Junior (Jonathan Jensen), Timothy Andrew Ramos (Nick Thomas), Gil Birmingham (Charles 'Chi' Thomas), Julia Jones (April Cordova). The film was directed by Timothy Andrew Ramos.

How long is California Indian?

California Indian has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated R.

Is California Indian worth watching?

California Indian holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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