The film “Princess Angeline” will premiere at the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center, 4705 W Marginal Way SW, this Saturday, December 12th, at 7pm. A suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for students and elders will benefits the Longhouse.

The film is the work of local filmmakers Sandy & Yasu Osawa of Upstreamproductions and was funded in part by a 4Cultures grant. For over 20 years, Sandra Sunrising Osawa, a Makah, has been making films as an independent producer and director. Her films strive to focus on individuals to illuminate both the problems and strengths of Native communities.

According to the Duwamish Museum press release, "Most Duwamish Indians were forced and burned out of Seattle , but Princess Angeline, Chief Seattle’s daughter, refused to leave her homeland. What historical events led up to her being one of the few Duwamish left in the City of Seattle by the 1890’s, only 35 years after the peace treaties? This new film by local filmmakers Sandy & Yasu Osawa explores the unrecognized tribal status of the Duwamish primarily through the life of Princess Angeline. The film will be followed by a discussion with Cecile Hansen, the Duwamish Tribal Chairperson, and Seattle filmmakers’ Sandy & Yasu Osawa.

The Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center celebrates its first year anniversary January 9th, 2010.