''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
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Reception
The film won the 2013 Heartland
Emmy Award
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for Best Cultural Documentary, was an Official Selection to the 2013 Native American Indian & Video Festival of the Southeast, and was the Best Documentary Short Winner at the 2013 American Indian Festival.
In addition, the film screened at the 2014 First Nations Film and Video Festival.
See also
Indian Relocation Act of 1956
The Indian Relocation Act of 1956 (also known as Public Law 959 or the Adult Vocational Training Program) was a United States law intended to create a "a program of vocational training" for Native Americans in the United States. Critics charact ...
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American Public Television listing
American documentary films
2013 television films
2013 films
2013 documentary films
Documentary films about United States history
2010s American films
2010s English-language films
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