America ReFramed

The Blessing

By Hunter Robert Baker and Jordan Fein

A Navajo coal miner, Lawrence, struggles with his part in the irreversible destruction of their sacred mountain at the hands of America’s largest coal producer. This deep spiritual sacrifice has caused him decades of emotional turmoil while providing for his family.

Lawrence’s daughter Caitlin is a senior at the local reservation high school. Caitlin searches for her inner identity amidst the expectations of her traditional father. A character-driven film captured over the course of five years, THE BLESSING brings the search for acceptance through this poetic social and environmental story.

Watch THE BLESSING and a whole collection of films as part of Native American Heritage Month. Join the conversation with us on social media using the hashtag #MyHomeIsHere.