The Thick Dark Fog

This documentary focuses on Walter Littlemoon, who attended a boarding school in South Dakota. Through his personal journey, the film uncovers the severe trauma inflicted on Indigenous children who were punished for expressing their language and culture. Littlemoon’s story highlights the long-term effects of this trauma, including struggles with alcoholism and violence in adulthood.

At 58, Walter sought to write his memoirs to address his past and its impact on his estranged children. However, he realized he needed to confront his painful memories first, encapsulated in the metaphor of the "thick dark fog" that represents his unresolved trauma. This film serves as a powerful examination of historical injustices faced by Native Americans and the importance of healing through storytelling.