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Apple Acquires Rights to 'Fancy Dance,' Boosting Indigenous Storytelling

The film, starring Lily Gladstone and directed by Erica Tremblay, will premiere on Apple TV+ and in theaters, highlighting the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic.

  • Apple Original Films acquires global rights to 'Fancy Dance,' a drama featuring Lily Gladstone, a year after its Sundance debut.
  • The film, directed by Erica Tremblay, explores the lives of two Seneca-Cayuga women, highlighting the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic.
  • 'Fancy Dance' to be released in theaters and on Apple TV+ later this year, marking a significant move for Indigenous storytelling.
  • Lily Gladstone, Oscar-nominated for 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' has been a vocal advocate for the film, emphasizing its importance in representing Indigenous women.
  • Apple's acquisition demonstrates its commitment to Indigenous stories, following recent grants to support Indigenous storytelling and history preservation.
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