Reservation Redemption offers a unique and personal lens into the most incarcerated race in the state of Washington: Native Americans. The film explores the transformation of “Chief” Marchand Rice (Colville) from a teenager guilty of murder sentenced to life in prison without parole, to a respected leader throughout Washington State prisons. As a teen in prison, Chief met Francis Cullooyah, a Kalispel spiritual leader, who asked him point-blank:

“Who do you want to be when you grow up?”

The film follows his journey from this pivotal moment to his “Red Road” to redemption, uncovering his deep commitment to culture and spiritual healing which now inspires countless others.

The documentary combines research data, interviews with activists, historical recounts, and in-depth sit-downs with experts to explore the prison systems, native culture, and the families affected by this systemic oppression. It will also leave audiences understanding the profound impact of one man's transformative domino effect on Native inmates and activists.