The families in the films are from Montana but the stories are the same in New Mexico and across the country. They shed light on the history of violence towards Tribal women and relatives a history that began with overt colonial violence and has become embedded in pervading racist thought and indifference, complicated today even more so byĪ maze of jurisdictions and legal loopholes. Rain’s films “Somebody's Daughter” and “Say Her Name” unravel the multitude of causes through the voices of family members who’ve lost loved ones and are demanding justice. Now, there’s an in-depth, accessible way to find answers and bring attention to solutions. The questions took me to a multitude of sources. Over and over, I’ve asked why this is happening and when and how is it going to stop. " As a journalist, I’ve covered stories about MMIW&P for years.
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