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Release Date:
May 31, 2023
Original Title:
The Melodi of Memories
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Harlem Veteran Project
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 37
The Melodi of Memories is a story about a Native American Veteran. Melodi Serna talks about the culture shock she experienced growing up as a Native American living with her grandparents. She was bullied throughout her life, which caused her to start misbehaving. Due to this, she constantly moved schools. She finished high school early and joined the military. It helped her overcome bullying and turned her life around. She eventually became an Executive Director at the American Indian Center of Chicago. She fought for more Native representation at schools, and expressed her strong opinions about Native American mascots.
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