Two Spirits (2009)

Fred Martinez was a Navajo boy who was also a girl. In an earlier era, he would have been revered. Instead, he was murdered.

Two Spirits (2009) poster

Fred Martinez was a Navajo youth slain at the age of 16 by a man who bragged to his friends that he 'bug-smashed a fag'. But Fred was part of an honored Navajo tradition - the 'nadleeh', or 'two-spirit', who possesses a balance of masculine and feminine traits.

Director: Lydia Nibley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: Just Media, Say Yes Quickly Productions, Riding The Tiger Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Navajo
Budget: $248,321
Original Language: en

Keywords

native american, navajo, murder, gender, lgbt, hate crime, indigenous lgbt

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Lydia Nibley
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Two Spirits about?
Fred Martinez was a Navajo youth slain at the age of 16 by a man who bragged to his friends that he 'bug-smashed a fag'. But Fred was part of an honored Navajo tradition - the 'nadleeh', or 'two-spirit', who possesses a balance of masculine and feminine traits.
Who directed Two Spirits?
Two Spirits was directed by Lydia Nibley.
How long is Two Spirits?
Two Spirits has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is Two Spirits?
Two Spirits is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Two Spirits?
Two Spirits had a budget of $248,321.
Where was Two Spirits produced?
Two Spirits was produced in United States of America.