BIFF Panel: Remaining Native In Focus

Oct 10 @ 3:00PM – 4:00PM: Live @ Buffalo Toronto Public Media + live streamed to social media platforms + BIFF's website

This panel focuses on BIFF's Opening Night Gala Film – *Remaining Native* – a coming-of-age documentary about Ku Stevens (17), a solo runner at his high school with no coach. Living on the Yerington Paiute reservation in Northwest Nevada, he is driven by his ambition to run for his dream school, the University of Oregon. As Ku trains, unreconciled emotions unearth the memory of his great-grandfather, Frank Quinn. At 8 years old, Frank ran 50 miles across the desert to escape an Indian boarding school. Frank’s story becomes interwoven with Ku’s journey to run a collegiate qualifying time.

Panelists: Director Paige Bethmann + more TBA

Moderator: Anna Scime

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*Please note there is free parking in Buffalo Toronto Public Media's parking lot for attendees.

*Seats are first come, first served and RSVP is strongly encouraged.

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Presented in partnership with the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging for the College of Arts and Sciences at University at Buffalo – The State University of New York.