Welcome to Indgenous in the News, on todays show we’re excited to welcome Mr. Aku RoDriguez a visionary filmmaker, entrepreneur, and storyteller of Mescalero Apache and Zapotec heritage. As the founder of MRoD Drones and a talented cinematographer, producer, and editor, Aku has dedicated his career to capturing powerful Indigenous stories from the sky, land, and sea. His films, including Not One Human is Illegal and Shattering Sacred Ground, shed light on critical issues facing Native communities while celebrating our resilience and culture.
Today, we’ll talk about his journey in filmmaking, his latest projects, and the impact of Indigenous representation in media. You can visit him at www.sobeitfilms.com and contact him directly at sobiitfilms@gmail.com@gmail.com
- Their Last Ride (Official Trailer)
- Lipan Apache Cemetery in Presidio TX
- National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
- Buffalo Soldiers of West Texas
- Dances with Sacred Ground (Official Trailer)
Being of Native American and Zapotec heritage RoDriguez was taught and inspired by the traditions of his culture. While in film school at T.C.C. North East College, he started his career working as a production assistant and line-producer for commercials and independent film companies, where he learned the intricacies of feature film production from some of the most skilled and talented technicians in the industry.
It is also here where RoDriguez began working as a actor and Producer for commercials and independent films. He then went on to acting on indie film, “The Prodigy.” in 2005, “Walker Texas Ranger” TV series in 2006 and indie film “Black Nile” in 2006, where he was casted in indie film, “The Blue Jay.” 2007.
Join us every week from Two Buffalo Studios in Bradenton, Florida, as we bring you the latest updates on issues that matter to us all, from the Shakers to the Makers across Indian Country. Hosted by Larry K. from the Ho-Chunk Nation and his co-host Gary Wilcox from the Powatan Nation. Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Reach out to me at larry@indigenousinmusic.com or visit www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/indigenous-in-the-news for all the details. If you have a story and would like to share it, contact us.
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