Imprint (2007)
Imprint (2007), an independent drama/thriller directed by Michael Linn and produced by Chris Eyre, stands out as one of the few American films featuring an indigenous Native American lead role. Actress Carmelo, of Tongva-Kumeyaay descent, portrays Shayla, an attorney in South Dakota who initially convicts a young Lakota boy for homicide. Troubled by the case’s toll on her, Shayla seeks refuge at her family home on the Lakota reservation.
However, upon her return she experiences visions that she believes are messages from her father and possibly connected to her missing brother. Seeking guidance from elders, Shayla uncovers truths about herself and those close to her. Along the way, she ends one relationship and potentially begins another with a local tribal officer who aids in her investigation.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Tonantzin CarmeloShayla Stonefeather  Michael SpearsTom Greyhorse |
Imprint (2007), an independent drama/thriller directed by Michael Linn and produced by Chris Eyre, stands out as one of the few American films featuring an indigenous Native American lead role. Actress Carmelo, of Tongva-Kumeyaay descent, portrays Shayla, an attorney in South Dakota who initially convicts a young Lakota boy for homicide. Troubled by the case’s toll on her, Shayla seeks refuge at her family home on the Lakota reservation.
However, upon her return she experiences visions that she believes are messages from her father and possibly connected to her missing brother. Seeking guidance from elders, Shayla uncovers truths about herself and those close to her. Along the way, she ends one relationship and potentially begins another with a local tribal officer who aids in her investigation.
