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RIDE AS ONE thrusts viewers into the heart-pounding world of Indian Relay Racing, where a fearless female rider takes on the high-speed, male-dominated sport. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Native American tradition, this electrifying documentary captures her bold quest to defy norms and chase a dream in a realm where few dare to tread. It's a gripping tale of courage, culture, and raw athleticism, where every race is a battle not just for victory, but for identity and respect.
Bio
Born in South Dakota to an African American mother and caucasian father, director/ photographer Charlie Buhler strives to infuse her inherently multicultural point of view into all of her work. She is especially interested in using her unique perspective to normalize and bring nuance to experiences and narratives that rarely make it on screen: particularly those of women and people of color. Charlie recently completed her first feature “Before the Fire, and is in post production on her new documentary, “Rosebud”, which follows the lives of 3 Native American hip-hop artists on the reservation in South Dakota. Her clients include: Target, Google, Calvin Klein, The New York Times and more.
