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Film Screening: "The Return of Navajo Boy"

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The Return of Navajo Boy Flyer

When

1 – 4 p.m., Feb. 15, 2026

Where

Join the Southwest Center for a special screening and a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker Jeff Spitz and Navajo elders who appeared in the landmark documentary about the effects of uranium mining, the film industry, off-reservation adoption, and the legacy of nuclear colonialism on the Navajo Nation. The event will include food, a musical performance, and an homage to Elsie Mae Begay. 

For more information about the event, visit the Southwest Center Film Screening and Discussion: The Return of Navajo Boy, an official selection of Sundance Film Festival and PBS.