What is it that ties us to the state where we currently live and adopt it as the one we're "from"? How does living in our states define us? States of America is a series of short documentaries--one from each of our 50 states--that ask these questions by featuring everyday people as diverse as the landscape in the places they call home.
Floyd is a retired educator who has spent his life dedicated to the Navajo people. Through his years as an activist, teacher, and community leader, he has seen his share of struggles and dualities experienced by the Navajo nation in the Land of Enchantment.
*States of America is created and produced by Brad Barber.
*New Mexico is directed by Kelyn Ikegami and Brad Barber, edited by Kelyn Ikegami, shot by Kelyn Ikegami, Hunter Phillips, and Colten Ashley, with music by Micah Dahl Anderson. Title design by Brian Turley and Mark T. Lewis.
