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Quote: Rita Tidholm: Someone said to me, "this election doesn't bode well for your Indians". I cringed and shook my head, thinking what a thing to say to the white woman, they're not mine, I don't own them. Then it hit me, they are mine. And they're yours. Just as we are theirs. Maybe if we start belonging to each other, we can start caring for each other, as we care for loved ones. As brothers and sisters. ✊🏼✊🏿✊✊🏾
End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock
November 6 2016 at 12:17pm ·
“TO SPEAK OUT ON BEHALF OF THESE ‘PROTECTORS’ WOULD BE CAREER SUICIDE, SHANNON. THE KISS OF DEATH. YOU MIGHT WANT TO THINK ABOUT THAT YOURSELF. I MEAN, IS THIS REALLY YOUR PROBLEM, ANYWAY?” This week, as our production crew continued on at Standing Rock, I was in LA. After 39 meetings to raise awareness and support, I am—like all those fighting the good fight—tired in body and tireless in my determination. The most common question I faced was, “Standing Rock?” (Yes, I am serious.) The second-most common was, “Why are YOU there?” The most disheartening sentiment came from a well-known Hollywood actor’s rep: “He’s got to keep his mouth shut. To speak out on behalf of these ‘protectors’ would be career suicide, Shannon. The kiss of death. You should think about that yourself. I mean, is this really YOUR problem, anyway?” Yes, it is my problem. Human rights, land rights, and environmental justice are everyone’s problem. One could argue that because I was born white in the US, this problem is more mine than anyone's. I am more committed than ever to telling this story. It will be told with utmost integrity and respect. This means without the outside influence of studio heads, network executives, or advertisers. This is where you come in. Please join us in giving the women of Standing Rock a voice. It is truly only with your support that we’ll be able to continue. Gratefully, Shannon Kring
END OF THE LINE: THE WOMEN OF STANDING ROCK
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