Indian Relay

Indian Relay documents an unheralded aspect of modern-day Native American life and what it takes to win one of the more exciting forms of horse racing. From the bitter cold of winter to the heat of summer, the film follows teams from three different tribes as they compete across a grueling season.

In this excerpt from the Independent Lens documentary, Indian Relay, members of the M&M Express team perform a pre-race ritual, then the rules of the race are explained.

In this excerpt from the Independent Lens documentary, Indian Relay, the competition intensifies as "the big races" begin. However, competitors still maintain respect for one another, especially as, in some cases, they may actually be family members.

In this excerpt from the Independent Lens documentary, Indian Relay, we witness some of the quieter moments between races, when racers and managers have time to reflect on the challenges ahead.