Remaining Native
Remaining Native is a coming-of-age documentary about Kutoven “Ku” Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner from Nevada who hopes to compete for the University of Oregon. Training without a coach, Ku works toward a collegiate qualifying time while confronting the story of his great-grandfather, Frank Quinn, who fled an Indian boarding school at age eight by running 50 miles across the desert.
The film connects Ku’s athletic ambitions with the unresolved emotions and family history that emerge as he learns more about Frank’s escape. It asks whether Ku can leave his history behind or learn to move forward alongside it. The film was made on the homelands of the Numu, Wašišiw, Newe, Nuwu, and Kalapuya Ilihi peoples.
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Showtime: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Justice Forum at the REACH, Kennedy Center
Genre: Film
Run time: 87 minutes
Tickets: Free. No tickets or registration are required.
Entry: Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue recommends checking the website on the day of the screening for updates.
Age information: No age restriction is specified.
Film: Remaining Native
Director: Paige Bethmann
Featuring: Kutoven Stevens, Delmar Stevens, Misty Stevens, and Lupe Cabada
Production: A She Carries Her House production, in association with the RandomGood Foundation and the DeNovo Initiative
Producers: Jessica Epstein; Paige Bethmann and Judd Ehrlich
Cinematography: Shai Ben-Dor and Paige Bethmann, with additional cinematography by Dominic Gill, Peter Buntaine, Zack Kiszka, Adam Conte, and Justin Susan
Editing: Stephanie Khoury, with Eric F. Martin as editor and Beth Kearsley as associate editor
Music: Kino Benally
Sound: Tom Paul, supervising sound designer and re-recording mixer
Executive producers: Randy Gebhardt, Christopher Gebhardt, Dawn Bonder, Daniel J. Chalfen, Marci Wiseman, Andrea Meditch, Billy Mills, Wendy Ettinger, and Tracy Rector
Additional credits: Zack Kiszka is the line producer, Jessica Epstein is the archival producer, Jarrette Werk is the associate producer, and Wade Slitkin is the production assistant.
Venue logistics: Concessions and beverages are available for purchase on-site. During non-event times, visitors may bring a picnic to the REACH’s outdoor spaces; coolers must be 16 quarts or smaller, and personal chairs must be no more than 36 inches high. Service animals are permitted indoors and outdoors, while pets are allowed only in outdoor areas and must be leashed.