"Hearts tied to the past. Uncertain of the future. A rugged journey into the west, from the eyes of 6 brazen women and the men brave enough to love them."
The Story!.!
Peace Among Black Hills is a story of love, loss, and overcoming treacherous hardship and discrimination during the war with the Plains Indians of the North West.
One Star and Jacob were born on opposite sides of the same coin, as “half breeds”. An early act of compassion brings them together as children, but the war raging around them tears them apart. In order to be together, they will have to overcome miles, and years of separation when One Star is taken to the Carlisle Institute in Pennsylvania. After years at the Institute, One Star and her best friend, Melody escape the Institute and return to the ranch of her love, Jacob, only to find him gone. One Star and Melody decide to explore their world and leave love behind them when Jacob does not return to his childhood home. They experience the hardships of the land, and collect a band of other Misfit girls along the way.
After realizing that none of them fit in with the civilization the world deems “Proper”, the girls make their way to a better life raising cattle in Montana. Along the way they encounter a series of unfortunate mishaps, the worst of which is the accidental death of the Silver City Sheriffs father in New Mexico, which One Star is blamed for.
The girls begin a hasty escape north to San Francisco, where they meet up with an equally transient bunch of young men that agree to help them drive the cattle, and low and behold, one of the young men is the long lost love, Jacob. But the Silver City Sheriff is hot on their trail.
Now that the group is complete, they must begin the treacherous journey north, through Oregon and Idaho, encountering every possible challenge the west has to offer along the way. They must try to reach Montana without being shot, trampled, captured by the Sheriff, or caught up by winter with 300 head of cattle in tow.
Its “Young Guns” meets “Dances with Wolves” with the perfect mix of true history and make believe, shining light on the amazing and gritty history of the Pacific Northwest.
We are Planted Roots!:
We often get caught up in the belief that local or independent films cant be as high quality or moving as big mainstream films.. Fortunately, this isn't true..
Why are independent films so important? Because they aren't just a story, they are art! They are a stepping stone for up-and-coming talent! They bring revenue to locations like our small town of Sandpoint, ID! They create a job source! They teach a new generation about film! There are so many reasons why independent films are important!
Filmmakers do not have a moral obligation to create socially conscious, empathy-inducing films, but films have the ability to to shine light on social issues, help comfort personal struggles, and help motivate great love and compassion for humanity.
Planted Roots Productions was founded by two small town sisters, Sarah and Hailey Hines in August 2015, with a goal of bringing artful, motivating movies back to the film community.
Our crew is dedicated to bringing high quality short and feature films that touch their audience, and we want to do it locally! We want to bring business to our beautiful town, while telling amazing stories.. Where do the sponsors funds go? Costumes, props, set dressing, location fee's, film permits, gas, equipment, and food..
Do you want to help sponsor an amazing local film, with talented local cast and crew? And get onscreen film credit for it? Here's your chance!
Why is this campaign important?
Because our story is important! Yes, its an action packed, gritty, scenic western film. But it is also a love story that uplifts and empowers the audience and shines light on major historic events that are often downplayed or forgotten. Oh and not to mention, the butt kicking is done by a group of girls!
Why choose our project over so many others?
Well that is completely up to you! But if it was me, I would back this project... We have already funded $2,000 of this project ourselves, because we are passionate about it and believe so strongly in its success! Everyone needs a good western in their lives, right? But its not just our amazing story that your supporting, its our amazing cast and crew who are all donating their time and energy to this project because they believe in it, too! If so many people are willing to volunteer their time to making this happen, it couldn't be that bad, right?
Where will your donation go?
This is a not-for-profit project and all of our cast and crew are volunteering... Your donation goes to paying for Equipment Fee's, Location Fee's, Gasoline, Lodging, Costumes, and Food. We have the amazing people, now we just need help funding the other key parts of making a great film. Every little bit helps!
So there you have it! Please Like, Share, Send Happy Vibes, Donate, anything you can do is appreciated more than you know!