MONICA LAWRENCE is my guest this week, a documentary filmmaker, writer, director, Zuni tribe member, former professional belly dancer, and who led 114 VESPA SCOOTERS in a rally! Very happy to have Monica on! You can find her here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@devonself1

Chapters

00:00:00 Breaking Barriers: Leading the Vespa Rally

00:07:15 Exploring Identity: The Unifying Power of the Ribbon Skirt

00:13:20 The Importance of Cultural Exchange

00:19:23 Embracing Diversity: The Melting Pot of America

00:29:07 Diversity in Media Representation

00:35:42 Historical Context of Native American Heritage

00:40:09 The Impact of Representation in Film

00:45:45 The Role of Native American Voices in Cinema

00:53:47 Exploring Stereotypes in Classic Cinema

01:01:12 Contrasting Themes in Film: Auntie Mame vs. Morning Becomes Electra

01:08:51 The Tragic Nature of O'Neill's Works

01:17:28 Seasonal Viewing Preferences in Film

01:24:03 Cross-Generational Movie Watching

01:31:57 Evolution of Hispanic Representation in Film