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I Feel Blue (Nita'ikkihinii' taki)

Is a powerful and slightly controversial documentary that tells a story that links Native American and mixed-race African-Native American musicians in the formation of the Blues and Jazz. Examining the shared experience that brought Native American and African American musical expressions together exposes the unreported historical parallels between these two colonially oppressed cultures.

A vibrant tapestry of Native culture, challenging the misconceptions and highlighting the often-unnoticed contributions of Native people. This aspect of the film exposes the long-standing neglect of First Nation Peoples, ultimately shedding light on the need for recognition, respect, and equal opportunities

"...a Professor Emerita at SUNY in Interdisciplinary studies with a focus on Indigenous arts...Mr. Grigsby’s scholarship and personal experiences in Native musical communities are blended via profound commitment to reveal insights that will be compelling to all American music lovers, and more."

-- Dr. Menoukha Robin Case

Starring

Meet the Team

  • Floyd Daniel Grigsby

    DIRECTOR

    Recipient of 9 Certified Platinum Records and 4 Gold Records by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

    Voting Member of the Recording Academy & Four time Grammy Nominee

    Member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)

  • CHARLA FONSECA

    PRODUCER

    Emmy Nominated Producer, International Award-Winning Director & Talent Manager

  • VALERIE BARNES

    DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, EDITOR

  • Dianne Galliano-Grigsby Rashmi

    PRODUCTION MANAGER

  • NEW YORK FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS

    FISCAL SPONSOR

  • Four O'clock Floorboard Films

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

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