tribal leadership

Advocates for Native American rights and Navajo Nation independence through political leadership.

His documentaries and films obsessively examine power dynamics, charismatic leadership, and the psychology of tribal communities through works like 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' and 'Grizzly Man.'

His meditative films explore communal rituals, spiritual leadership, and collective memory within Thai society and tribal contexts, particularly in films like 'Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Life.'