A master painter of the Crow Tribe lives on the edge as he rides cultural evolution to the top of the Fine Art world.
Native American artist, EARL BISS, lives on the edge—both in his daring, controversial lifestyle, and in the spiritual essence gleaned as a descendent of great Crow Chiefs. Based on a true 20th Century story, CRY OF THE THUNDERBIRD reveals how Earl becomes a dynamic catalyst among a group of young Native artists who create a new genre, Contemporary Native Art, in the cultural hotbed of Santa Fe, New Mexico. In the decades that follow, Earl overcomes great cultural and socioeconomic odds to break new artistic ground and become a highly celebrated artist in the Fine Art world.
EARL BISS (1947-1998). Photo courtesy of Louisa Davidson.
CRY OF THE THUNDERBIRD is a drama adapted from both the award-winning biography and the award-winning feature documentary portraying the life and art of groundbreaking Crow artist, Earl Biss. Watch for exciting news as the journey of the production evolves. The film will mostly be shot in New Mexico, along with some scenes in Aspen, Colorado, and the Crow Nation in Montana.
Earl's family members, Native cultural consultants, and art experts are consultants for the drama, as they were for the biography and documentary.
Book and Documentary info: EarlBissMovie.com
Find us on IMDb: Cry of the Thunderbird
LISA GERSTNER
Lisa directed and produced the award-winning documentary EARL BISS – THE SPIRIT WHO WALKS AMONG HIS PEOPLE, co-produced docudrama, OPENINGS: THE SEARCH FOR HARRY, produced and scored GIRLS ON PURPOSE, and directed/produced a number of artistic educational videos for American Design Ltd and Boulder Valley Schools. Earl Biss’ c
LISA GERSTNER
Lisa directed and produced the award-winning documentary EARL BISS – THE SPIRIT WHO WALKS AMONG HIS PEOPLE, co-produced docudrama, OPENINGS: THE SEARCH FOR HARRY, produced and scored GIRLS ON PURPOSE, and directed/produced a number of artistic educational videos for American Design Ltd and Boulder Valley Schools. Earl Biss’ chosen biographer, Lisa authored the award-winning book EXPERIENCES WITH EARL BISS – THE SPIRIT WHO WALKS AMONG HIS PEOPLE. IMDb
CHIP COMINS
Chip is Chairman and CEO of American Renewable Energy Institute, Founder of AREDAY Summit, Expo and Film Festival, Managing Director of WEnergy, and President and CEO of American Spirit Productions. He has produced film for educational and broadcast television markets, including National Renewable Energy Laboratory, BET and Dis
CHIP COMINS
Chip is Chairman and CEO of American Renewable Energy Institute, Founder of AREDAY Summit, Expo and Film Festival, Managing Director of WEnergy, and President and CEO of American Spirit Productions. He has produced film for educational and broadcast television markets, including National Renewable Energy Laboratory, BET and Discovery Network, DOE Wind Powering America, PBS, and Link TV. AREI AmericanSpiritProductions.com
JAMES V. HART
A celebrated screenwriter, consultant and producer, James is known for such screenplays as DRACULA, directed by Francis Ford Coppola; HOOK, directed by Steven Spielberg, AUGUST RUSH, directed by Kirsten Sheridan, MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND, directed by Brian Henson, and CONTACT, directed by Robert Zemeckis. His renowned story ma
JAMES V. HART
A celebrated screenwriter, consultant and producer, James is known for such screenplays as DRACULA, directed by Francis Ford Coppola; HOOK, directed by Steven Spielberg, AUGUST RUSH, directed by Kirsten Sheridan, MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND, directed by Brian Henson, and CONTACT, directed by Robert Zemeckis. His renowned story mapping tool, TheHartChart was launched at the 2015 Austin Film Festival. IMDb HartChart.com
KAREN MOORE
Line producing is in good hands with award-winning producer, Karen Moore. She has enjoyed a thirty-year career in high-end television production, working on some of the most successful shows of recent times. Producer of fully 20 episodes of BREAKING BAD, Karen also produced multiple episodes of HANNIBAL, HOUSE OF CARDS, CHAMBERS, BLOOD & OIL and VEGAS. IMDb
FREE BEAR
Fifteen years in the TV and film industry, Free Bear (Lakota) works in various roles, including camera, video assist and producer. He has overseen Link TV broadcasts for which he also helped create FIRST PEOPLE'S TELEVISION. His contributions span over 25 films such as FINCH, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, and INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENC
FREE BEAR
Fifteen years in the TV and film industry, Free Bear (Lakota) works in various roles, including camera, video assist and producer. He has overseen Link TV broadcasts for which he also helped create FIRST PEOPLE'S TELEVISION. His contributions span over 25 films such as FINCH, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, and INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE. Free remains passionate about movies that inspire social and environmental awareness. IMDb
LUCAS CORVATTA
A filmmaker, comedian, actor, and advocate of Spanish and Native descent, Lucas has co-hosted shows like DUKE CITY COMEDY LEAGUE and hosted panels at comic-cons and various events. His film and TV work includes roles in DARK WINDS, PERSECUTED, WARRIOR WOMAN and OLE POSOLE. As a passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, he uses his platfor
LUCAS CORVATTA
A filmmaker, comedian, actor, and advocate of Spanish and Native descent, Lucas has co-hosted shows like DUKE CITY COMEDY LEAGUE and hosted panels at comic-cons and various events. His film and TV work includes roles in DARK WINDS, PERSECUTED, WARRIOR WOMAN and OLE POSOLE. As a passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, he uses his platform to promote awareness for suicide prevention and marginalized communities. IMD
PAUL ZUEGER
President of American Design LTD (ADL), Paul represented Earl Biss for the last ten years of Earl’s life. In the Fine Arts business for over forty years, ADL currently operates a number of galleries in Colorado and New Mexico, representing artists from all over the world. ADL supports documentaries and publishes books on noted artists. AmericanDesignLTD.com
CARY MORIN
A Crow Tribal member well versed in the culture of the Apsáalooke, Cary has won numerous awards for song writing. Described as “one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today,” Cary brings together the great musical traditions of America and beyond like no other. CaryMorin.com
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