People of the West
Series Info
Overview
People of the West is a ten-part premium documentary series that reclaims the history of California through Indigenous perspectives. Blending oral histories, tribal archives, expert insight, and cinematic recreations, the series spans from creation stories and pre-contact life through colonization, state-sponsored violence, resistance, and cultural survival. Each episode centers Native voices and lived experience, reframing well-known events—from the mission system and Gold Rush to Alcatraz and modern sovereignty movements—through those who endured them. Visually ambitious and emotionally grounded, the series pairs sweeping landscapes with intimate storytelling to reveal California as it has always been: Native land. Designed to live both on screen and in classrooms, People of the West offers a corrective to dominant narratives while highlighting the resilience, continuity, and contemporary presence of Native nations shaping the state today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream People of the West?
People of the West can be streamed on major OTT platforms. Use CineRaya to find the exact platform link.
When did People of the West first air?
People of the West premiered on TBA.
Is People of the West a movie or a TV series?
People of the West is a TV Series television series.
