Urban Rez (2013)

Directed by

Larry Pourier

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

57 min

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary examines the Urban Relocation Program that encouraged Native Americans to move from rural areas into cities between 1952 and 1973. It uses personal stories and modern analysis to show the effects of that policy on Native communities.

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What happens

Urban Rez is a 2013 American documentary film about the repercussions of the Urban Relocation Program (1952–1973), the greatest voluntary upheaval of Native Americans during the 20th century. It was directed by Larry T. Pourier and written by Lisa D. Olken. The film examines policies that encouraged Native Americans to relocate. The documentary focuses on Native Americans in rural areas. The film uses personal stories and modern-day analysis to reflect on the Voluntary Relocation Program. The documentary was released on PBS. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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