We Shall Remain: After the Mayflower, Pt. 1 of 5

Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Cassius Spears, cultural consultant for After the Mayflower, discusses what the phrase "we shall remain" means to him.

Cassius Spears, a cultural educator for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, describes the process that he went through working with the prop, wardrobe and make-up departments to prepare for the After the Mayflower shoot.

David Tall Pine White, in costume for a scene depicting a meeting between King Philip and Rhode Island deputy governor John Easton, explains his role as language consultant. White also acts in the film. Though not a professional actor, he appears in a variety of scenes, including one in which he was wearing full war paint.

Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Chris Eyre, Director of three episodes for We Shall Remain, discusses the complexity of Native American history.

Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Annawon Weeden, a Mashpee Wampanoag, comments on the importance of the series.

Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Cheyenne/Mescalero Apache N. Bird Runningwater, a creative consultant for the series, talks about the emerging role of Native American filmmakers.

Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. Shirley K. Sneve, the Executive in Charge for Native American Public Telecommunications, discusses the importance of the phrase "we shall remain."

Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. R. David Edmunds talks about the representation of Native Americans in the series.

Producing this five-part series took the hard work and collaboration of hundreds of people - from filmmakers and actors to historians and cultural advisors. David White, Nipmuc language consultant, discusses what the phrase "we shall remain" means to him.

Part of ReelNative, a short film project that gives voice to Native Americans across the country. Michael Little gives us a glimpse into his life as an artist in Phoenix, Arizona.

Part of ReelNative, a short film project that gives voice to Native Americans across the country. Meet Ryan Singer, a Navajo artist from Arizona shares his experience as an artist.

Part of ReelNative, a short film project that gives voice to Native Americans across the country. Courtney Leonard reflects on her people's thoughts when a 60 foot shale washed up on Shinnecock (South Hampton) in April 2005.