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Ancestral Connections: Comedy and Cultural Education

Season 1 Episode 4 | 2m 01s

Tatanka Means and Jesus Trejo explore the significance of connecting with their ancestry while engaging in lighthearted banter about cultural misconceptions. Tatanka reveals how his comedy act can serve as an educational vehicle to challenge stereotypes and inform audiences better about Native American history and culture.

Extras
Adam Pasi reflects on his journey toward embracing his Samoan heritage.
Adam Pasi shares his comedic anecdotes about his family and his Samoan heritage.
It’s a homecoming for Jesus, as he meets with Asian American actor and comedian Sierra Katow in Los
Sierra Katow reveals how her parents’ support helped shape her comedy routine.
Sierra Katow and Jesus Trejo share their experiences in addressing racism through comedy.
In Portland Oregon, Jesus connects with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi.
Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.
Jesus meets environmental biologist and comedian Eeland Stribling in Denver, Colorado.
Tatanka Means reveals how his boxing roots have helped him become more resilient.
Jesus Trejo and Eeland Stribling lead a community cleanup along the South Platte River.
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