Artwork for podcast Pow Wow Life - PowWows.com
Finding Hozho: Conversation With Director Travis Holt Hamilton & Frankie J Gilmore
Episode 115 • 9th December 2025 • Pow Wow Life - PowWows.com • PowWows.com
00:00:00 00:31:49

Share Episode

Shownotes

Two Native creatives. One powerful story about forgiveness and healing.

In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Travis Holt Hamilton of Holt Hamilton Films and first time actor Frankie J Gilmore, who stars as Secody in the new feature film Finding Hozho. This drama follows a 70 year old Navajo veteran who must decide whether to forgive his terminally ill and abusive father or stay “in the shadows of Hozho” forever.


🎬 Watch the Finding Hozho trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS-zIOHUwhk&t=85s

🌐 Learn more: holthamilton.com/finding-hozho


If you enjoy conversations about Native storytelling, culture, and film, hit subscribe, give this video a like, and let me know in the comments if you have seen Finding Hozho yet or plan to check it out.


2025 Pow Wow Guide eBook

https://powwows.thrivecart.com/2025-pow-wow-guide-what-to-expect-lead/


Find a Pow Wow in your state or province!

www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme


Pow Wow Essentials

https://www.powwows.com/essentials



Connect With Us!

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/PowWowscom/

Instagram - https://instagram.com/powwowscom/

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@powwowscom


Favorite Travel Accessories

https://www.powwows.com/travelaccessories


New to PowWows.com

Start here - https://newpowwows.powwows.com/start-here/


We are an Amazon affiliate!

Follow

Chapters

Video

More from YouTube

More Episodes
115. Finding Hozho: Conversation With Director Travis Holt Hamilton & Frankie J Gilmore
00:31:49
114. Blood & Myth Hulu Documentary
00:17:28
113. Family Safety on the Road
00:27:39
112. How To Find Pow Wows Near You
00:22:45
111. D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai Talks WARFARE Interview
00:19:38
110. Make the Most of 2025 Pow Wow Season – Essential Tips
00:22:13
109. Indigenous Chicago
00:30:03
108. Tokala Black Elk - NBC Happy's Place
00:15:20
107. Interview with the Filmmakers of Reservation Redemption | Cultural Healing & Prison Reform
00:28:00
106. Micki Free - Grammy Award Winner Musician - Pow Wow Life
00:23:28
105. Interview with Ricky White: Embracing Cultural Responsibility and Educational Transformation
00:38:15
104. California Native American Travel Guide
00:11:56
103. Celebrating 20 Years of Pow Wow Live Streaming - Pow Wow Life 103
00:27:19
102. Laurel Goodluck & Bridget George - Pow Wow Life 102
00:17:46
101. Pow Wow Frequently Asked Questions - Pow Wow Life 101
00:16:02
100. Mark Marsolais - Birch Bark Coffee - Pow Wow Life 100
00:16:16
99. Brian Young - Navajo Author - Pow Wow Life 99
00:29:42
98. Larry Yazzie: A Global Ambassador for Exploring Native Culture on an Epic Road Trip - Pow Wow Life 98
00:42:15
97. Adrian Sutherland: A Musical Journey Rooted in Cree Culture - Pow Wow Life 97
00:21:20
96. Navajo Weaving: A Journey of Tradition, Artistry, and Renewal - Powwow Nation Live Interview with Tashina Littleben - Pow Wow Life 96
00:23:47
95. 5 Ways You Can Celebrate Native American Heritage Month - Pow Wow Life 95
00:17:15
94. Exploring Native Narratives: A Chat with Children's Book Authors Kim Rogers and Laurel Goodluck - Pow Wow Life 94
00:31:03
93. Uncovering Native American Heritage in San Francisco: Paul G's Journey to Mirror Woods and Alcatraz - Pow Wow Life 93
00:18:09
92. Indigenous Stories on Stage: Natives of the Apocalypse and the Theater Renaissance - Pow Wow Life 92
00:23:59
91. Shattering Stereotypes: The True Meaning of Two Spirit with Yue Begay - Pow Wow Life 91
00:42:50
90. Rez Ball and the Power of Native American Representation in Storytelling - Pow Wow Life 90
00:17:37
89. Bear Grease Musical - Pow Wow Life 89
00:22:18
88. Travel Safety Tips - Pow Wow Life 88
00:26:16
87. Alyssa Wapanatahk Stars As Tiger Lily In Peter Pan & Wendy - Pow Wow Life 87
00:24:28
86. Miss Indian World - Tashina Red Hawk - Pow Wow Life 86
00:28:14
85. Countdown to Gathering of Nations - Pow Wow Life 85
00:26:10
84. Native American Women Warriors - Pow Wow Life 84
00:34:49
83. Tlingit Artist Jennifer Younger - Pow Wow Life Podcast
00:28:50
73. How Roe vs Wade Decision and Upcoming Cases Will Impact Tribes - Pow Wow Life 73
00:44:37
82. Miss Minnesota - Rachel Evangelisto - Pow Wow Life 82
00:24:20
81. Opie Day and Desirae Desnomie - Pow Wow Life 81
00:57:57
80. Fawn Wood and Dallas Lee Waskaha - Sing From The Heart - Pow Wow Life 80
00:41:25
79. Larry Yazzie - Pow Wow Life 79
00:17:42
78. Native American Holiday Gift Guide - Pow Wow Life - 78
00:13:33
77. Spirit Rangers - Netflix's New Animated Series - Pow Wow Life 77
00:25:19
76. Welcome to Native American Heritage Month - Pow Wow Life 76
00:16:19
75. Pow Wow Calendar Book - Pow Wow Life 75
00:13:09
74. 10 Amazing Things Happening In Indian Country Right Now - Pow Wow Life 74
00:17:05
72. Native Way Forward and Roadtrip Nation - Pow Wow Nation 72
00:24:33
71. How do I get started as a Pow Wow dancer? Pow Wow Life 71
00:23:28
70. Looking For New Career Path? Learn More with Middle of the Rez Road - Pow Wow Life 70
00:24:15
69. Must Visit Pow Wows In the United States - Pow Wow Life 69
00:21:53
68. Jackie Bird - Singer, Hoop Dancer and Jingle Dancer - Pow Wow Life 68
00:46:42
67. Chef Brian Yazzie - Pow Wow Life 67
00:26:33
66. Joanne Shenandoah - "Matriarch of Indigenous Music" - Pow Wow Life 66
00:33:21
65. Fawn and Dallas From The Virtual Round Dance - Pow Wow Life 65
00:29:40
64. Gather – The Fight To Revitalize Our Native Foodways - Pow Wow Life 64
00:40:59
63. Travel Photography Tips - Pow Wow Life 63
00:25:06
62. Can I attend a Pow Wow and other common questions for first time visitors - Pow Wow Life 62
00:20:28
61. Tips To Save Money For Travel - Pow Wow Life 61
00:28:30
60. Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Recap - Pow Wow Life 60
00:38:00
59. Mariah Gladstone - Indigikitchen - Pow Wow Life 59
00:33:37
58. Ashley Callingbull - Model, Actress, Activist - Pow Wow Life 58
00:40:47
57. Avis Charley - Ledger Artist - Pow Wow Life 57
00:25:22
56. What To Expect At The 2022 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow - Pow Wow Life - 56
00:14:24
55. Ria Thunder Cloud Author of Finding My Dance - Pow Wow Life 55
00:32:55
54. Chef Pyet - Winner of Fox Next Level Chef - Pow Wow Life 54
00:30:33
53. Cheyenne Kippenberger - Former Miss Indian World - Pow Wow Life - 53
00:29:38
52. Paul G's Big Announcement - Pow Wow Life 52
00:12:24
51. Taylor Cheii Begay - Navajo MC Starts Web Show - Pow Wow Life 51
00:25:53
50. Did You Know PowWows.com Has... - Pow Wow Life
00:25:05
49. Brandon Matis - Native Professional Ultimate Player - Pow Wow Life
00:39:53
48. Jenn Harper - Cheekbone Beauty Founder - Pow Wow Life 48
00:34:31
47. Making The Most Of Your Next Pow Wow Visit - Pow Wow Life 47
00:24:42
46. Travel Tips For 2022
00:32:44
45. 2021 Year In Review - Top Stories In Indian Country
00:33:33
44. What's Next For PowWows.com In 2022
00:07:47
43. Shop Native This Holiday Season
00:19:40
42. Ruth-Ann Thorn From New TV Show - Art In The City
00:23:18
41. History of PowWows.com
00:34:16
40. Native American Heritage Month Giveaway - Presented by Eight Generation
00:09:02
39. 5 Indigenous Women To Follow
00:36:09
38. Indigenous People's Day Rant
00:34:03
37. Taboo From Black Eye Peas Teaches Kids About Identity
00:34:54
37. Most Memorable Pow Wow Moments
00:32:36
36. Mike Bone From Reservation Dogs
00:27:41
35. David Heska Wanbli Weiden - Lakota Crime Author of Winter Counts
00:40:03
34. Rebecca Nagle - Season 2 of This Land Podcast
00:23:36
33. Deanna Standing Cloud - Female Pow Wow MC
00:29:11
31. Leah Tsinajinnie - Navajo Professional Disc Golfer
00:52:08
31. Jana Schmieding Lakota Actress From Peacock's Rutherford Falls
00:34:21
30. Welcome To Pow Wow Life Podcast
00:08:02
29. TK Richardson - Featured Artist Sante Fe Indian Market
00:27:18
28. Brent Cahwee From NDNSports.com Tells Us About Native Athlete To Watch This Fall
00:42:34
27. Rebecca Nagle From This Land
00:34:24
26. Laura Grizzlypaws - Bear Dancer Tells Why The World Needs To Learn Lesson From The Bear People - Pow Wow Life
00:34:57
25. Adam Sings In The Timber - Native Photojournalist
00:45:08
24. Juaquin Hamilton-Young Bird - Champion Dancer, Emcee, & Cultural Ambassador
00:30:22
23. Alexis Raeana - Lumbee Singer Wins Golden Ticket on American Idol
00:36:33
22. Bobby Wilson From The 1491s - Pow Wow Life
00:43:42
Norma Baker Flying Horse - Fashion Designer with dresses seen at Oscars, Grammys and a Paris Fashion Show - Pow Wow Life 21
00:42:51
Tonia Jo Hall - Pow Wow Dancer, Mother, Comedian and Motivational Speaker - Pow Wow Life 20
00:32:28
Larry Yazzie From Learning To Dance In Iowa To Staring in Hollywood Movies - Pow Wow Life Episode 19
00:34:24
Melissa Sanchez - Rock Your Mocs - Pow Wow Life Episode 18
00:28:43
Corinne Ostreich - Pow Wow Life Episode 17
00:32:47
Miss Indian World Danielle Ta’Sheena Finn - Pow Wow Life Episode 16
00:12:06
Delia Waskewitch - Pow Wow Life Episode 15
00:49:59
Kaplan Bunce - Pow Wow Life Episode 14
00:35:31
Ashton Locklear - Pow Wow Life 13
00:22:16
Supaman - Pow Wow Life Episode 12
00:33:18
Lisa Meeches - Pow Wow Life Episode 11
00:19:13
Adam Sings In The Timber - Pow Wow Life - Episode 10
00:51:41
Indigenous Comic Con - Pow Wow Life Episode 9
00:33:32
Pow Wow Talk - Pow Wow Life Episode 8
00:20:01
Brent Cahwee - Pow Wow Life Episode 7
00:39:58
Darren Thompson Interview - Pow Wow Life Episode 6
00:37:23
Interview with Jodi Gillette - Pow Wow Life - Episode 5
00:57:54
Interview with Brent Cahwee - Pow Wow Life Episode 4
00:42:05
Wayne Silas Jr - Pow Wow Life - Episode 3
00:31:42
JR Lonelogde - Pow Wow Life Episode 2
00:23:39
Pow Wow Life - Episode 1 - Fawn Wood
00:27:47