Lily Gladstone Shines in Apple TV Movie: A Talent to Watch Beyond her Breakout Performance
Entertainment | June 28, 2024, 7:26 a.m.
In "Fancy Dance," the debut feature film by filmmaker Erica Tremblay, audiences are taken on a gripping journey through the lives of Native American teenagers living on the Seneca-Cayuga Nation reservation in Oklahoma. The story follows Jax Goodiron, played by the talented Lily Gladstone, as she navigates the disappearance of her sister and the responsibility of caring for her niece amidst a backdrop of missing and murdered Indigenous women. As Jax and her niece embark on a road trip to a tribal powwow, they are pursued by law enforcement and forced to confront the systemic issues of poverty, addiction, and racism that impact their lives. With a compelling blend of suspense and social commentary, "Fancy Dance" offers a poignant exploration of family, identity, and the resilience of Indigenous communities in the face of adversity.