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Synopsis
The UNTITLED JOY HARJO PROJECT is a lyrical and urgent documentary that traces the extraordinary journey of Joy Harjo—the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate and a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. From her early days growing up in Tulsa to becoming a voice of national conscience, the film explores how Harjo’s poetry functions as both spiritual testimony and political resistance. Interweaving intimate vérité scenes, archival material, and musical performances, the documentary reveals how Harjo’s work confronts the erasure of Indigenous history, while celebrating survival, ceremony, and the sacredness of language. Her poems are not just art—they are acts of reclamation, rooted in land, ancestry, and the fight for justice. At a time when the country is reckoning with its historical and cultural amnesia, Harjo’s voice emerges as a guiding force—inviting us to listen more deeply, remember more truthfully, and imagine more freely. This is not just the story of a poet—it is the story of a nation told through poetry, song, and resilience.
Bio
Amy Scott is an award-winning filmmaker known for crafting intimate, character-driven documentaries that spotlight artists, musicians, and cultural underdogs. Originally from Oklahoma, she brings a sharp eye for storytelling and a deep sense of empathy to her work, often exploring the personal and emotional landscapes behind public personas. Her feature directorial debut, Hal (Sundance 2018), profiled maverick filmmaker Hal Ashby and was distributed by Oscilloscope. She followed with Sheryl (SXSW 2022), a candid portrait of Sheryl Crow for Showtime. In 2024, she co-directed Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and streamed on Paramount+. Her latest film, Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?, premieres at Tribeca 2025 and will air as part of HBO’s Music Box series. Amy’s work is grounded in authenticity, archival depth, and a fierce commitment to telling stories that amplify the voices of artists, outsiders, and cultural iconoclasts.
