Mile Post 398
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It was filmed in Kayenta, Arizona, as well as surrounding locations, Black Mesa, Chinle, Many Farms and Tsegi. It was an official selection of the American Indian Film Festival and Monument Valley Film Festival.
Plot
Taking place on the Navajo Nation, Cloyd Begay (Beau Benally), has been a victim of alcohol abuse and domestic violence throughout his childhood as a result of his resorting to alcohol to repress his memories. As he is willing to take responsibility for his life as a husband and father, Cloyd's drinking buddies Jimmy (Gerald Vandever) and Marty (James Junes) cultivate his continued participation in their carefree lifestyle of drinking and partying, thus preventing him from making significant changes. All the while, his wife Lorraine (Kim White) and son Michael (KJ White) begin to lose hope in him and seriously consider leaving him. As the ensuing events unfold, it leads him to make a life-changing choice.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
| Beau Benally | Cloyd Begay |
| Gerald Vandever | Jimmy, one of Cloyd's drinking buddies |
| James Junes | Marty, one of Cloyd's drinking buddies |
| Ernest "Ernie" David Tsosie III | Ray Yazzie, Cloyd's friend |
| Kim White | Lorraine Begay, Cloyd's wife |
| KJ White | Michael Begay, Cloyd's son |
| Dwayne Lake | Steven, Cloyd's boss |
| Anthony "Horse" Yellowhorse | Horse, Bootlegger |
Awards
| Year | Award | Winner/Nominee | Category | Result |
| 2007 | American Indian Film Festival | Ernest "Ernie" David Tsosie III | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| Fargo Film Festival | Shonie and Andee de la Rosa | Native American Voices/Best Narrative Feature | Won | |
| Tulalip Film Festival | Shonie and Andee de la Rosa | Best Drama | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Won | |||
| 2008 | Talking Stick Film Festival | Beau Benally | Best Actor | Won |
See also
- G, a documentary on methamphetamine use on the Navajo Nation, by the same filmmakers
- James & Ernie, a Navajo comedy duo
References
External links
- Mile Post 398 – 32nd American Indian Film Festival
- Mile Post 398 world premiere packs house in Kayenta
- Talking Stick Film Festival
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- Navajo-language films
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- Films set on the Navajo Nation
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