Sterlin Harjo is a Seminole and Muscogee filmmaker from Oklahoma, U.S., who shares stories about Indigenous life today. He co-created the award-winning series “Reservation Dogs,” which follows Indigenous teens growing up on a reservation. Harjo also co-wrote “Rez Ball,” a 2024 basketball drama about a Native American team chasing a championship. He directed the documentary “Love and Fury,” which highlights the work of Native American artists. He has created other film and TV projects.
Harjo is a founding member of the Native American comedy group 1491s. He co-wrote the play “Between Two Knees,” which tells Native American history with humor.
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Sterlin Harjo is a Seminole and Muscogee filmmaker from Oklahoma, U.S., who shares stories about Indigenous life today. He co-created the award-winning series “Reservation Dogs,” which follows Indigenous teens growing up on a reservation. Harjo also co-wrote “Rez Ball,” a 2024 basketball drama about a Native American team chasing a championship. He directed the documentary “Love and Fury,” which highlights the work of Native American artists. He has created other film and TV projects.
