Long Line of Ladies

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Documentary Shorts Competition

Cinematographer: Adric Watson, Anna Fernandez De Paco, Lara Vilanova Sentís, Sam A. Davis

Director: Anna Fernandez De Paco, Jess Kohl, Marta Gómez, Paula Iglesias, Rayka Zehtabchi, Shaandiin Tome

Producer: Abbas Nokhasteh, Ana Serna, Anna Fernandez De Paco, Dana Kurth, Emina Ganič, Garrett Schiff, Jess Kohl, Paula Iglesias, Pimm Tripp Allen, Rayka Zehtabchi, Sam A. Davis, Sara Blanco

Writer: Anna Fernandez De Paco, Marta Gómez, Paula Iglesias

Editor: Anna Fernandez De Paco, Dustin Waldman, Paula Iglesias, Sam A. Davis

Production Company: Al Borde Films, Junk Drawer

Year: 2022

Country: USA

Time: 22

“Long Line of Ladies” intimately observes the months-long process of one girl and her tight-knit Karuk community as they come together to prepare for her Ihuk, the comingof-age ceremony for girls which went dormant for over 120 years due to the violence and destruction brought on by the Gold Rush. In the weeks leading up to her Ihuk, Ahty learns traditional dances and songs and mentally and physically prepares to spend four days blindfolded and fasting. Meanwhile, the women and men around her work tirelessly to pass down knowledge, prepare regalia, tools and food, and above all, to promote the continued revitalization of their traditions.

Documentary Shorts Competition