15 Essential Indigenous Movies From North America

While most people associate Hollywood with North American movies, there are a number of Indigenous creators, artists, and filmmakers who have produced complex, narrative-rich movies. Ranging from small indie character dramas to entertaining genre flicks, Indigenous American directors, writers, and actors have all produced great works of art that manage to highlight their culture, history, and personal experiences while also creating overall engaging stories that anyone can follow and connect with. Whether it be a small character study about life as an Indigenous American, a sci-fi post-apocalyptic drama featuring Indigenous people, or a zombie horror story, there is an Indigenous movie for everyone to enjoy and connect with.