In a media landscape still learning how to see Indigenous creators as people beyond stereotypes, @redcorn stands as proof that expansion does not require relocation. You can run an international agency from Pawhuska. You can write for major television while raising daughters in Osage county.
But success didnโt pull him toward Los Angeles or New York. It pulled him home.
At film festivals, he watched Indigenous films stack trauma upon trauma. While catharsis has its place, he noticed a lack of laughter, joy and irreverence.
Read more about RedCornโs work in the entertainment industry in LUXIERE Edition 60 or online now. Link is in our bio.
STORY :: โRyan RedCornโs Layered Outlookโ
WRITTEN BY :: @cray.bflynn
PHOTOGRAPHY :: Courtesy of Charles Elmore and Ben Brown
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I was honored to get asked to make this film for Chief Gray for the @osagenation - the film is composed of several folks archives from James Elsberry, Jean Dennison the Osage Museum and my own footage. I digitized around 40 hours of footage mostly from 2004-06 time period. Chief Gray had been working with me on my documentary when he unexpectedly passed on. #Osage #nativeamerican #Oklahoma ๐ท๐๐ท๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ Chief Gray for your timely leadership in a time of crisis for the Osage Nation.
On Friday, March 27, the Osage Nation gathered for a special tribute to Chief Jim Gray's legacy - an evening grounded in reflection, remembrance, and gratitude.
Hosted by Amy Farid, the roundtable featured members of Chief Gray's administration, including Wilson Pipestem, David Conrad, Hepsi Barnett, Paula Stabler, and Julia Lookout, who gave us insight into that critical time in our Nation (and shared joyful behind-the-scenes moments). The evening was opened with prayer by Talee Redcorn and honored through song by Rock Pipestem with translation by Christopher Cote. Members of the 31st Tribal Council, Congresswoman Jodie Revard and Terry Mason Moore, offered heartfelt words that honored the past and celebrated the progress we've made.ย
Together, we reflected on the challenges, determination, and shared commitment that helped restore and reaffirm Osage sovereignty for future generations.
Through a powerful collection of memories - both past and present - filmmaker Ryan RedCorn wove together an incredible short film to tell a deeper story of leadership, resilience, and Nationhood. This film, which we are honored to share, brings to life Chief Gray's enduring impact in a way words alone cannot.
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#WahzhazheAlways
My Aunt Katheryn was a force. She toured with the Allman Bros., achieved higher education, ran the Osage tribal museum for decades and once staged a sit in at KU. She also was an ๐ฃ๐ค๐ช to my kids and a mentor to all the young people in our family and lastly my neighbor. She will be remembered by everyone she encountered. We laid her to rest yesterday. Thank you for all that you taught us.
