Comanche Academy: A Healing Journey

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Includes post-film Q&A with filmmaker Kathryn Boyd Batstone, joined by Linette Amparan, (film producer and Comanche Academy Pre-K & Kindergarten Teacher), Deanna LaRue (film producer, Comanche Academy Pre-K & Kindergarten Teacher) and Gail Tahhahwah (film producer, member of the school foundation Turetii Haniʔaiku Foundation).

1h30min - Doc - English & Comanche - Screen 2

About the film: "Comanche Academy: A Healing Journey" follows a group of Comanche educators in Lawton, OK as they open an Indigenous charter school to reclaim their nation. In doing so, they confront the deep generational impact caused by boarding schools. With less than ten fluent Comanche speakers left, the urgent challenge of securing a permanent home for the school has never been greater.

The 2025 Circle Cinema Film Fest is presented by Tulsa Club Hotel and American Heritage Bank. Sponsored by Ranch Acres Wine & Spirits, Cherry Street Jewelers, Mother Road Market, Nevaquaya Fine Arts, Aberson`s, Tulsa FMAC, Oklahoma Film Office, Community Care, The McNellie`s Group, Jenkins & co., Tulsa Artist Fellowship, Indian Territory Film Festival, and Mythic Press.