| Urban Rez | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Written by | Lisa D. Olken |
| Directed by | Larry T. Pourier |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Lisa D. Olken |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
| Production company | Vision Maker Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | KRMA-TV Public Television |
| Release | October 27, 2013 |
Urban Rez is a 2013 American documentary film[1] about the repercussions of the Urban Relocation Program[2] (1952–1973), the greatest voluntary upheaval of Native Americans during the 20th century. It was directed by Larry T. Pourier and written by Lisa D. Olken.[3]
The film examines policies that encouraged Native Americans to relocate.[4] The documentary focuses on Native Americans in rural areas.[5] The film uses personal stories and modern-day analysis to reflect on the Voluntary Relocation Program.[6]
The film won the 2013 Heartland Emmy Award for Best Cultural Documentary, was an Official Selection to the 2013 Native American Indian & Video Festival of the Southeast, and was the Best Documentary Short Winner at the 2013 American Indian Festival.[8]
In addition, the film screened at the 2014 First Nations Film and Video Festival.[9]
