Turquoise Rose
Turquoise Rose is a 2007 independent drama film co-written and directed by Holt Hamilton that takes place on the Navajo Nation. Turquoise Rose was filmed primarily on the Navajo Nation in Fort Defiance, Arizona, as well as in Phoenix, Arizona.
| Turquoise Rose | |
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| Directed by | Holt Hamilton |
| Produced by | Holt Hamilton Jake Johnson Julius C. Tulley |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Casey Dooley Until August Stateline Guilty Wilson |
| Cinematography | Holt Hamilton |
| Edited by | Derek Natzke |
| Distributed by | Holt Hamilton Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English Navajo |
| Budget | $150,000 |
Cast
- Natasha Kaye Johnson as Turquoise "Rose" Roanhorse
- Deshava Apachee as Harry Bahe, Turquoise's love interest
- Ethel Begay as Masani, Turquoise's grandmother
- Rhonda Ray as Lillian Roamhorse, Turquoise's mother
- Bria Sherinian as Michelle, Turquoise's friend
- John Boomer as Sam Johnson
- Ernest "Ernie" David Tsosie III as Alvin Bahe
- Vincent Craig as Uncle Billy, Harry's uncle R.I.P Vincent Craig
- Katie Yazzie as Aunt Mary, Turquoise's aunt
Premiere
The film held its world premiere at Navajo History Museum & Visitor Center located at the Navajo Nation capital Window Rock, Arizona.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Recipients | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | American Indian Film Festival | Natasha Kaye Johnson | Best Actress | Nominated |
| Deshava Apachee | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
See also
- Blue Gap Boy'z
- Pete & Cleo
- James and Ernie, a Navajo comedy duo
External links
- Turquoise Rose
- Turquoise Rose at IMDb
- Turquoise Rose - 32nd American Indian Film Festival
- Director's 'Rose' is about to bloom at Gallup Independent
- Film set to imitate art and life on the rez at Gallup Independent
- Brainstorming in Baghdad…The Story Behind the Story of “Turquoise Rose” at NativeVue
- Turquoise Rose Premieres in Window Rock, Arizona at NativeVue
- Movie With All Navajo Cast To Debut at Native Youth Magazine
- Turquoise Rose at Tempe at Native Youth Magazine
- Turquoise Rose (2007) at Yahoo! movies
- Manta
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