Murder in Big Horn premieres on Showtime on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 10 p.m. ET. The theme of the upcoming documentary series will revolve around the disappearance of indigenous women in Big Horn County, Montana. Murder in Big Horn, directed by Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin, will include interviews and perspectives from Montana indigenous residents and higher authorities.
According to the show’s official synopsis, which can be viewed on YouTube,
“The Big Horn murder paints a vivid portrait of the people of the tribe and their communities in Big Horn County, Montana, as they battle the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Native Women ( MMIW) has persisted since colonial times.”
It continued:
“The three-part documentary, directed by Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin, analyzes the circumstances behind many of these cases, portrayed purely from the perspective of the people involved: the indigenous family, the home local newspapers and local law enforcement officers.”
Trailer and synopsis for Murder in the Big Horn
Showtime has produced several notable documentaries over the years, including You’re watching Video Music Box, The Fourth Estate, Amy, Shangri-La, Gossip, and others. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the launch of the brand new title, Murder in Big Horn. The documentaries will transport viewers back to a time when Big Horn County, Montana, had a reputation as “the most dangerous place in the country” for Native American women. It will highlight those who have come together to fight for justice and draw attention to the issue.
Here’s how Showtime describes the show:
“When three bodies were discovered in Big Horn County, Montana, an area known as the ‘most dangerous place in the country’ for Native American women, local authorities first ignored each death before alleging that they inadvertently, let the victim’s relatives deal with their loss as well as the indifference of law enforcement.”
It continued:
“However, as sadness turned to outrage, a strong and courageous movement developed to seek the truth and draw attention to the pandemic of disappearances or murders of indigenous peoples. in the United States”.
Razelle Benally, director of Murder in Big Horn, says she’s always been afraid of being killed.
Benally (director-producer), Matthew Galkin (director-EP), Luella Brien (Four Points Press journalist) and Lucy Simpson (executive director, National Indigenous Women Resource Center) are panelists at the Sundance Film Festival’s Deadline Studio. Razelle Benally, a Native American, spoke about her experience doing Murder in the Big Horn.
She stated:
“When I was initially offered to join the project, I was worried because there was a problem with the mining narrative in the media. Therefore [I decided to participate] after talking to Matthew and hearing him explain that this would be a collaborative effort.”
She went on to talk about her constant anxiety about being killed every day, saying:
“Because I have always felt very deeply about the subject, as an Indigenous girl growing up as an Indigenous woman, the fear of being caught, missing or killed has always been a reality for me. I. And I always incorporate an element of social justice in my work. So being a part of directing this documentary series is just an extension of what I’ve done as a director and filmmaker.”
Lucy Simpson also commented on the title, saying:
“I believe it’s about developing connections, which is why the families included in this resource can and are eager to tell their stories. That’s who we are as Native Americans in our community. We are related to each other. We treat each other like we are family.”
She went on to say:
“Building connections is essential, so getting individuals involved for 18 months and a lifetime commitment to telling this story is more than simply telling a story. It is building connection with this community which is not common in Indian Country.
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