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MGM+ has ordered 'Hollywood Black' from director Justin Simien and EP Forest Whitaker, a docuseries on the Black experience in the movie business.

The Sun Valley Film Festival has announced the 2023 award winners, which include 'Wild Life,' 'Fancy Dance,' Josh Brolin and Sophie Thatcher.

Heather Rae responds to the controversy that she has been faking a Native identity: "For several years, I have identified as an ally."

Heather Rae is the latest Hollywood figure accused of falsely claiming a Native American heritage, several months after she helped organize a tribute to Sacheen Littlefeather.

Kay Newscow report — Oklahoma Highway Patrol spokeswoman Sara Stewart said Rosendo Enrique Rivero, 25, has been identified as the bank robbery suspect killed in a shootout with troopers last week

The Tribal Alliance Against Frauds has accused Heather Rae of profiting from usurping 'real American Indian voices and perspectives'

Heather Rae has identified as Native American throughout her career but public family records don’t show any evidence of it

The producer of several award-winning films, Heather Rae serves on the Academy of Motion Pictures Indigenous Alliance, and once headed the Sundance Institutes Native American program.

Begin a conversation about Idaho natives who happen to be among the best and critically acclaimed filmmakers and Heather Rae is at, or near the very top of that list. From the big screen (the Oscar-nominated "Frozen River") to the home screen (Amazon’s "Outer Range"), Rae’s work is all about discovery.

The writer-director of “Fancy Dance” and on FXs “Reservation Dogs” hopes her projects help Indigenous communities feel seen and represented.