Skydancer (2011)

Skydancer (2011) poster

For more than 120 years, Mohawk ironworkers have raised America’s modern cityscapes. They are called 'sky walkers' because they walk fearlessly atop steel beams just a foot wide, high above the city. In this nuanced portrait of modern Native Americans' double lives, Jerry McDonald Thundercloud and his colleague Sky shuttle between the hard-drinking Brooklyn lodging houses they call home during the week and their rural reservation, a grueling drive six hours north, where a family weekend awaits. While the men are away working, their wives often struggle to keep their children away from the illegal temptations of an economically deprived area.

Director: Katja Esson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:
Music: Matthias Falkenau, Robby Baier
Cinematography: Martina Radwan
Editing: Felix Drawe, Anke Wiesenthal
Production: Penelope Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

native american, construction

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Katja Esson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skydancer about?
For more than 120 years, Mohawk ironworkers have raised America’s modern cityscapes. They are called 'sky walkers' because they walk fearlessly atop steel beams just a foot wide, high above the city. In this nuanced portrait of modern Native Americans' double lives, Jerry McDonald Thundercloud and his colleague Sky shuttle between the hard-drinking Brooklyn lodging houses they call home during the week and their rural reservation, a grueling drive six hours north, where a family weekend awaits. While the men are away working, their wives often struggle to keep their children away from the illegal temptations of an economically deprived area.
Who directed Skydancer?
Skydancer was directed by Katja Esson.
How long is Skydancer?
Skydancer has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Skydancer?
Skydancer is a Documentary film.
Where was Skydancer produced?
Skydancer was produced in United States of America.