Rain in the Mountains

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Rain in the Mountains

Rain in the Mountains is about Eric Smallhouse, a Native American man who, thanks to the words of a Dead Man spirit he encounters when taking a new road home, believes it is his destiny to lead his people back to the old ways. The problem is, he was raised off the reservation and doesn't know the old ways. But he's not the kind of guy who will let that stop him. Against his wife Lindsay's objections, he teaches his 12-year-old son, Todd, various 'authentic' activities, failing miserably and learning the hard way that things weren't any easier back before the white man brought electricity. In the process, he discovers that some old ways, such as love of family, are still attainable today. Of course, before he can apply that lesson, he must realize that the Dead Man is a trickster spirit and that the U.S. government doesn't take lightly to people blowing up dams.

The script won a six-figure grant from NYU; it has a light comedic touch and strong, universal characters that will appeal to anyone who wants to honor the past without forgoing modern convenience.

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