Scenes from the Glittering World (2021)
• June 2nd, 2021 • 1h 20min
Documentary
Overview
At the farthest edge of the Navajo Nation, the purpose and future of the most remote high school in the continental United States is in question while three Indigenous youth grapple with ambitious dreams, family responsibilities, and the isolated nature of their community.
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