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A short documentary about Americans with Native American and Finnish heritage.
Cast
Lyz Jaakola, Arne Vainio, Isaac Sulo Gawboy, Rebecca Gawboy, Briita Noyes, James Gawboy, Jordan Gawboy, Hunter Jaakola, Raili Sorainen, Ivy Vainio, Erica Tuominen, James Marvin Wuollet
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