Turquoise Rose

Turquoise Rose
Directed by Holt Hamilton
Produced by Holt Hamilton
Jake Johnson
Julius C. Tulley
Starring Natasha Kaye Johnson
Deshava Apachee
Ethel Begay
Bria Sherinian
Rhonda Ray
Ernest "Ernie" David Tsosie III
Vincent Craig
Music by Casey Dooley
Until August
Stateline
Guilty Wilson
Cinematography Holt Hamilton
Edited by Derek Natzke
Distributed by Holt Hamilton Productions
Release dates
  • July 29, 2007 (2007-07-29)
Running time
94 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Navajo
Budget $150,000

Turquoise Rose is a 2007 independent drama film co-written and directed by Holt Hamilton that takes place on the Navajo Nation. Turquoise Rose was filmed primarily on the Navajo Nation in Fort Defiance, Arizona, as well as in Phoenix, Arizona.

Cast

Actor Role
Natasha Kaye Johnson Turquoise “Rose” Roanhorse
Deshava Apachee Harry Bahe, Turquoise’s love interest
Ethel Begay Masani, Turquoise’s grandmother
Rhonda Ray Lillian Roamhorse, Turquoise’s mother
Bria Sherinian Michelle, Turquoise’s friend
John Boomer Sam Johnson
Ernest "Ernie" David Tsosie III Alvin Bahe
Vincent Craig Uncle Billy, Harry's uncle R.I.P Vincent Craig
Katie Yazzie Aunt Mary, Turquoise’s aunt

Premiere

The film held its world premiere at Navajo History Museum & Visitor Center located at the Navajo Nation capital Window Rock, Arizona.

Accolades

Year Award Winner/Nominee Category Result
2007 American Indian Film Festival Natasha Kaye Johnson Best Actress Nominated
Deshava Apachee Best Supporting Actor Nominated

See also


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