– Lily Gladstone stars as Jax in the upcoming film “Fancy Dance”, following her quest to find her missing sister and keep custody of her niece Roki.
– Jax and Roki live on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma and struggle to make ends meet after her sister’s disappearance.
– They set off to find Roki’s mother before an upcoming powwow.
– The film addresses challenges faced by Indigenous women in a colonized society and flawed justice system.
– The movie also features Ryan Begay, Crystle Lightning, Audrey Wasilewski, and Shea Whigham.
– “Fancy Dance” premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, and co-writers Erica Tremblay and Miciana Alise faced challenges securing distribution.
– Lily Gladstone’s performance in “Killers of the Flower Moon” has gained recognition.
– She recently debuted at the Met Gala, wearing attire designed by Gabriela Hearst and adorned with stars by Kiowa artist Keri Ataumbi, reflecting her indigenous roots and beliefs.