Three Sisters Confront Hidden Histories in a Magical-Realist Tale
Marie Clements’ How We Stand follows three Indigenous sisters across 1950s Oklahoma and 1973 Los Angeles to examine the Indian Relocation Act, sterilization, and Hollywood racism, using magical realism to connect trauma across generations; Amber Midthunder leads a strong cast with Alyssa Wapanatâhk and Isabel DeRoy-Olson, and the film earns praise for performances and period detail despite some clunky dialogue; premiered at TIFF and is seeking U.S. distribution; Grade B+.