California Indian (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, California Indian is a notable film directed by Timothy Andrew Ramos.
What it’s about. Nick Thomas, a Pomo Indian and a successful Los Angeles radio host, is forced back to the reservation to help his brother Chi, and tribal leader Rich Knight lead the Tule Lake Rancheria out of danger from a seedy casino investor. At risk is whether the Native American Tribe members decide to accept a payment for instant gratification, or retain rights over the Casino project for a long-term benefit. Based on a true story and actual events at the Pomo Indian Tribe reservation in Northern California. The struggles inherent on reservations today are depicted in this true to life drama transcending current stereotypes of modern Native American culture to showcase the depths of the heritage that thrives today.
Who’s in it. California Indian stars Gary Farmer as Rich Knight, Mark Boone Junior as Jonathan Jensen, Timothy Andrew Ramos as Nick Thomas and Gil Birmingham as Charles 'Chi' Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, California Indian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch California Indian page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch California Indian (2011)?
- In US, California Indian is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is California Indian worth watching?
- California Indian holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in California Indian?
- California Indian stars Gary Farmer, Mark Boone Junior, Timothy Andrew Ramos, Gil Birmingham and Julia Jones.
- When was California Indian released?
- California Indian was released in 2011.