(2018) Documentary - VICE
For the Mescalero Apache Tribe, girls are not recognized as women until they have undergone the Sunrise Ceremony- an ancient, coming-of-age ceremony that lasts for four days. VICE got rare access to the ceremony for Julene Geronimo - the great, great grand-daughter of the renowned Apache leader, Geronimo. We followed Julene through each day of her arduous rite-of-passage to better understand what womanhood means for the Apache tribe, and how these ceremonies play a significant role in preserving a way of life that almost became extinct.
Director & Producer: Michelle Leung
Field Producer: Justin Fornal
Cinematographer: Matt Seger
Camera Operator: Michelle Leung
Editor: Zack Khalil
