Pow! (2025)

Jake is a young Native American kid scrambling to charge his dying video game console at a bustling Coastal Salish intertribal powwow, where he learns that loving video games and loving your culture aren’t mutually exclusive. Written and Directed by Joey Clift (Cowlitz), made by a largely Indigenous team and with an all-Native voice cast. Each week, members watch a selected short film then share their thoughts and reflections with their respective assigned partners. The goal is to form friendships and bring people together across distances, creating a welcoming community through a shared love of film and writing. Press Link to watch the short film for free! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOTuVqdwu8Y

Here’s How it Works: Step 1: Register to participate. Step 2: Watch the short film at home at your own time and pace. Step 3: Write a thoughtful letter to your assigned partner and Email it within the designated timeframe. Step 4: Receive a letter from your partner in return! Important Details: Your partner’s Email address will be provided after registration opens and before it closes. For safety reasons, your partner’s Email address will only be visible during the active exchange period. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Suggested Writing points Your star ratting (out of 5) What theme stood out to you the most? What did you think of the film overall? What did you think of Jake and his obsession with his video game? What was your favorite funny or memorable moment? How does the film balance video games with Native culture and family? What do you think Jake learns by the end of the film?