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We Still Live Here: Âs Nutayuneân

We Still Live Here: Âs Nutayuneân

Representation Score

8.8/10

Excellent

2011

PG

Director

Anne Makepeace

Runtime

56 minutes

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The documentary effectively serves as a tool for decolonization, shifting the narrative focus from Western history to indigenous sovereignty. By highlighting the Wampanoag people, it offers a powerful counter-narrative to traditional colonial representations. However, its impact is somewhat limited due to its narrow thematic scope. While it successfully addresses racial and cultural reclamation, it does not engage specifically with LGBTQ+ or disability-focused narratives, leading to a neutral score in these areas. Overall, the film is a compelling exploration of linguistic resilience, effectively challenging historical hierarchies while not extensively covering diverse social identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does We Still Live Here: Âs Nutayuneân have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not emphasize LGBTQ+ narratives or non-cisgender perspectives, focusing instead on language revitalization.

How does We Still Live Here: Âs Nutayuneân portray gender?

Fair

The documentary highlights collective action rather than patriarchal leadership. It portrays identity as rooted in heritage rather than Western gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We Still Live Here: Âs Nutayuneân?

Excellent

The film centers Wampanoag individuals as key figures, challenging colonial naming practices and empowering the indigenous community.

How does We Still Live Here: Âs Nutayuneân represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative prioritizes indigenous spiritual traditions and ancestral connections, presenting the community's resistance to Western institutions.

Does We Still Live Here: Âs Nutayuneân include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not focus on physical or cognitive disabilities, maintaining a neutral stance.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights indigenous ability to act and sovereignty.
  • Disrupts colonial naming and historical conventions.
  • Emphasizes indigenous spirituality and ancestral ties.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Does not focus on physical or cognitive disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A documentary about the efforts taken to revitalize the Wampanoag language, which almost died out.

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