Age: 39
male
Jerry Wolf is a Native American (Cherokee and Osage) Actor and co-founder of Napesni Motion Pictures, based in Los Angeles. His journey in the world of film and storytelling is motivated by the importance of representation. Jerry's recent role in Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and his presence on the festival circuit with 'Last Patrol on Okinawa' exemplify his dedication to inclusive storytelling. His journey began with 'Four Winds,' a Western film he co-wrote and produced. This groundbreaking project featured Native American leads in the post-Civil War American West and premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. Jerry's love for acting and storytelling blossomed during this time as did the beginnings of navigating Los Angeles as an actor, writer, and producer. What sets Jerry apart is his strong connection to his Native communities. He actively participates in traditional ceremonial life on his Osage reservation in Oklahoma, carrying a deep sense of responsibility and community into his work. Jerry Wolf's journey exemplifies the power of diverse voices and the impact of multicultural storytelling in spaces where representation has historically been lacking.
In 1607 England, a ship carrying British settlers sails for North America on behalf of the Virginia Company in search of gold and other material riches. Among those on board are Captain John Smith and Governor Ratcliffe. A storm erupts, and Smith saves the life of an inexperienced young settler named Thomas when he falls overboard, befriending him in the process serving as his big brother figure. In the "New World", Pocahontas is on top of the waterfall where she can dive into the lake to swim and then get on to Nakoma's canoe. She learns to her dismay that her father thinks she should marry Kocoum, one of his finest warriors. But though he is handsome and a fine warrior, Pocahontas does not love him, feeling he is far too serious. This is emphasized by a scene showing several children trying to play with him, while he stalwartly ignores them. She asks the advice from the talking tree spirit named Grandmother Willow. Grandmother Willow tells Pocahontas to listen with her heart and she may understand.
