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Mud (Hashtł’ishnii) makes post-Sundance premiere in Gallup

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The City of Gallup and the Gallup Film Festival are honored to showcase the 2018 Sundance Institute “Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events” selection Mud (Hashtł’ishnii) at the El Morro Theatre and Events Center on Feb. 9 at 7 pm.

Mud (Hashtł’ishnii) is about Ruby, a young Navajo mother, who faces the inescapable remnants of alcohol, family and culture on the last day of her life. This story explores the overwhelming control that addiction holds over the addicted and those who love them, and the powerlessness of individuals and society to cure this illness.

The film features Navajo actress Trini King, from Shiprock, N.M., and residing in Albuquerque as Ruby. Forrest Goodluck, of the Diné, Mandan, Hidatsa and Tsimshian tribes, plays the role of Joseph, and also stars Ernest David Tsosie of Fort Defiance.

The nine-minute short film received its 2018 Sundance Film Festival premiere in Park City, UT,

Jan. 20 - 25.

Doors open at 6 pm and the program featuring Mud (Hashtł’ishnii) will begin at 7 pm.

Additional meet and greet details will be available during the evening event.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/mudshortfilm or mudfilm.com. Additional questions or press requests may be directed to Knifewing Segura at (505) 722-8982.