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Remaining Native

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A coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of Ku Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner, struggling to navigate his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete as the memory of his great grandfather's escape from an Indian boarding school begins to connect past, present, and future.

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Joe Leydon Variety Director Paige Bethman’s film succeeds as both an inspiring coming-of-age story and impactful history lesson. Mar 28, 2025 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Apowerful, heartfelt and illuminating documentary. Director Paige Bethmann manages to find just the right balance between entertaining the audience and provoking them intellectually as well as emotionally. Nov 21, 2025 Full Review Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl Remaining Native succeeds at two different goals: it’s a sensitive appreciation of Native American culture including the continuing impact of the residential schools on that culture. It’s also a great sports movie. Rated: 8/10 Nov 7, 2025 Full Review Peter Keough Arts Fuse Compelling and inspiring. Sep 10, 2025 Full Review Krithika MovieJawn Ku Stevens’ remembrance run is a clear example of how remembering and honoring a collective injustice is a way to continually show up and be there in community. Aug 15, 2025 Full Review Michael Ward Should I See It ... a powerful testament to heritage, legacy, and finding new meanings of endurance and perseverance. Rated: 4.5/5 May 23, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paige Bethmann

Director

Paige Bethmann

Producer

Judd Ehrlich

Producer

Jessica Epstein

Producer

Dawn Bonder

Executive Producer

Daniel J. Chalfen

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis A coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of Ku Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner, struggling to navigate his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete as the memory of his great grandfather's escape from an Indian boarding school begins to connect past, present, and future.
Director
Paige Bethmann
Producer
Paige Bethmann, Judd Ehrlich, Jessica Epstein
Production Co
She Carries Her House Productions
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m