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On January 1st, 2020, Selena Not Afraid was reported missing outside of Billings Montana. 19 days later, her body was found less than a mile from her last known location. She was 16 years old. Selena is just one of many Native Americans who have gone missing or who have died under mysterious circumstances. Her death captured national attention on this issue and has rallied Native Americans to speak out about about this tragic problem and even push for legal reforms.
Native Americans make up only 7.6 percent of Montana's population, but account for 26 percent of missing persons in the entire state. Meth use, alcohol abuse and poverty occur at higher rates in many native communities, leading to a disproportionate amount of crime.
Dozens of young natives have either simply vanished or have been found dead across the state of Montana in various circumstances. Most of their deaths are written off by authorities as alcohol or hypothermia induced, but members of the native community claim that there are also more sinister forces at play, such as corruption, and even trafficking.
Until now, the issues surrounding native communities have been largely left out of the national conversation. They Are Gone looks to cover this issue in depth with a focus on native voices.
This film seeks to uncover the truth behind rumors of human trafficking, police procedure, and legislation as it relates to missing and murdered indigenous persons.
This trailer is only a taste of what is to come, but making a film can be a little bit expensive. I am currently running a GoFundMe to help pay for gasoline and cover basic expenses while shooting.
I hope that this film will kick start more media and political interest in these communities both locally and abroad so that more work can be done to combat this isue.
I'm relying on crowdfunding because I would like to keep the project independent. I am hoping to raise at least $4,000 to help supplement my income on to keep the lights on while I take on this story.
I know it's a lot to ask for, but any amount helps. This support will allow me to dedicate myself full time to shooting and composing this project in a timely manner and make the best product possible.
Native Americans make up only 7.6 percent of Montana's population, but account for 26 percent of missing persons in the entire state. Meth use, alcohol abuse and poverty occur at higher rates in many native communities, leading to a disproportionate amount of crime.
Dozens of young natives have either simply vanished or have been found dead across the state of Montana in various circumstances. Most of their deaths are written off by authorities as alcohol or hypothermia induced, but members of the native community claim that there are also more sinister forces at play, such as corruption, and even trafficking.
Until now, the issues surrounding native communities have been largely left out of the national conversation. They Are Gone looks to cover this issue in depth with a focus on native voices.
This film seeks to uncover the truth behind rumors of human trafficking, police procedure, and legislation as it relates to missing and murdered indigenous persons.
This trailer is only a taste of what is to come, but making a film can be a little bit expensive. I am currently running a GoFundMe to help pay for gasoline and cover basic expenses while shooting.
I hope that this film will kick start more media and political interest in these communities both locally and abroad so that more work can be done to combat this isue.
I'm relying on crowdfunding because I would like to keep the project independent. I am hoping to raise at least $4,000 to help supplement my income on to keep the lights on while I take on this story.
I know it's a lot to ask for, but any amount helps. This support will allow me to dedicate myself full time to shooting and composing this project in a timely manner and make the best product possible.