Broken Rainbow(1985)

There is no Word for Relocation in the Navajo Language; to Relocate is to Disappear and Never be Seen Again.

Broken Rainbow is a documentary that examines the forced relocation of over 10,000 Navajo people from their ancestral lands in Arizona. The film traces the government's controversial policy and its devastating impact on Navajo communities, families, and cultural traditions. Through interviews and archival footage, it reveals how this displacement unfolded and the long-term consequences for those affected. The documentary presents a stark account of how indigenous peoples were uprooted from their homes, exploring themes of sovereignty, cultural preservation, and resistance. Broken Rainbow serves as a historical record of one of America's most significant forced relocations in the modern era, offering crucial perspective on the treatment of Native Americans by federal authorities.