Kali Reis does not take her identity for granted.
“I’m the first generation of my line who was actually able to grow up in the culture,” said the True Detective: Night Country star of being from the Seaconke Wampanoag people. “My great-grandmother, grandmother, mother were taught, generation after generation, ‘You don’t say you’re Wamp.’”
She explained that New England, where she grew up, was a hostile place for Wampanoag people even as recently as 20 years ago, with hostility tracing back to bloodshed between the tribe and the British colonists in King Philip’s War in the 17th century. (The Seaconke are not one of the two Wampanoag tribes recognized by the federal government.)
Reis’ comments came from the stage at a brunch on Friday that was the capper to the 15th annual Native Women in Film Festival, a weeklong event that saw the screening of 45 films. The actress,...
“I’m the first generation of my line who was actually able to grow up in the culture,” said the True Detective: Night Country star of being from the Seaconke Wampanoag people. “My great-grandmother, grandmother, mother were taught, generation after generation, ‘You don’t say you’re Wamp.’”
She explained that New England, where she grew up, was a hostile place for Wampanoag people even as recently as 20 years ago, with hostility tracing back to bloodshed between the tribe and the British colonists in King Philip’s War in the 17th century. (The Seaconke are not one of the two Wampanoag tribes recognized by the federal government.)
Reis’ comments came from the stage at a brunch on Friday that was the capper to the 15th annual Native Women in Film Festival, a weeklong event that saw the screening of 45 films. The actress,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Partygoing in in full swing in Hollywood this week an industry ramping up for Sunday’s Oscars. Here is Deadline’s annual list of goings-on around town, with more events likely to be added as the week goes on as some studios date their events at the last minute. Most events are invite-only. Please send any event or party details to patrickhipes@deadline.com.
All times when available are Pt. (Note: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday so plan accordingly.)
Monday, March 4
South Asians at the Oscars Pre-Party
6:30 p.m., Paramount Pictures Studios
Prominent South Asian celebrities will join the 2024 South Asian Oscar nominees and shortlisted filmmakers. This event is co-hosted by Kal Penn, Lilly Singh, Hannah Simone, Tan France, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rupi Kaur, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Anita Chatterjee, Shruti Ganguly, and Archana Misra Jain, with a musical performance by Ankur Tewari.
Wednesday, March 6
Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood
Bar...
All times when available are Pt. (Note: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday so plan accordingly.)
Monday, March 4
South Asians at the Oscars Pre-Party
6:30 p.m., Paramount Pictures Studios
Prominent South Asian celebrities will join the 2024 South Asian Oscar nominees and shortlisted filmmakers. This event is co-hosted by Kal Penn, Lilly Singh, Hannah Simone, Tan France, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rupi Kaur, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Anita Chatterjee, Shruti Ganguly, and Archana Misra Jain, with a musical performance by Ankur Tewari.
Wednesday, March 6
Vanities: A Night For Young Hollywood
Bar...
- 3/8/2024
- by Patrick Hipes and Allison DaQuila
- Deadline Film + TV
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