"Part of the First Nations Series for Young Readers, this book is about twelve Indigenous actors and filmmakers telling the stories of the hard work and struggle that went into their careers. Their accomplishments include writing for the screen, acting in major blockbuster films and TV shows, directing prize-winning documentaries, running film programs, and starting a film festival to promote Indigenous voices. These twelve have stood on the shoulders of the Indigenous filmmakers who came before them, and now they are working to open doors for the next generation. Includes Canadians Tantoo Cardinal, Alanis Obomsawin, and Doreen Manual."-- Provided by publisher.