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Documentary: Life on the Rez
In an episode titled “Life on the Rez,”
Our America host Lisa Ling traveled to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, to explore the challenges facing Native American youths.
The episode follows five young people on the reservation hoping to make positive impacts on their community. From
skateboarding to
grass dancing, the episode explores how young people honor their traditions and futures in their own unique ways.
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here to view clips.
The episode premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network on July 10th, 2012.
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