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Devery Jacobs doesn’t want to be boxed in. In “Backspot,” the “Reservation Dogs” star and former gymnast plays an ambitious young cheerleader struggling to balance her relationship with her girlfriend Amanda (Kudakwashe Rutendo) and her devotion to their intensely competitive coach Eileen McNamara (Evan Rachel Wood). And she does almost all of her own stunts. But getting the film funded in the first place was an uphill battle. Jacobs says one grant program rejected them with infuriating feedback: “We love the film, but we just don’t understand why this protagonist is Indigenous.” The experience was eye-opening. “It really made clear to me how Western society views Native people, and the roles and characters in which we can embody,” says Jacobs, Them’s #NowAwards Film and TV honoree. In her cover story, @deveryjacobs tells Them’s @q_quispe_lopez about the joys and hurdles of making the film and navigating an industry lacking in representation in more ways than one. Read more at the link in bio. Photographer - @camilafalquez Stylist - @dominickbarcelona Hair stylist - @stylebysergio Makeup artist - @yamozarlenga Producer - @pkv15

BACKSPOT Official Trailer • In Theaters May 31st 💪🏼💦 Bring it the F%*# On 💥 Playing in select theaters across the US & Canada 5/31 (and on-demand in the US! Go to backspotmovie.com for your copy) #backspotfilm

Official Backspot Poster 💪🏼💦 In theaters May 31st 🗓️ (& on-demand in the US) Poster by the incredible @hydesister #backspotfilm @levelfilm

🖤🤎 Makeup: @tobyfleischman Hair: @brianfisherhair Wearing: @j.okuma

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❤️‍🔥🪶 Hair: @rena.calhoun Makeup: @tobyfleischman Styling: @christianstroble Dress: @palmerharding Earrings: @cyanide_syds Shoes: @charleskeithofficial

Tripgore Retrospective: A Tribute to Jeff Barnaby My dear friend Jeff passed away two years ago today. His legacy was really important to him, and his work was truly ahead of its time. Next week we’ll be having a memorial screening at @tiff_net, showcasing his haunting, ass-kicking short and feature films. It’ll be the first time in years since I’ve watched Rhymes for Young Ghouls. Come honor his memory with all of those who loved him and created with him. ❤️🪶 #jeffbarnaby #rhymesforyoungghouls #bloodquantum

❤️‍🔥🪶 Rez Dogs forever Photo: @vanityfair x @matthewbrookesphoto Hair: @rena.calhoun Makeup: @tobyfleischman Styling: @christianstroble Dress: @palmerharding Shoes: @charleskeithofficial Earrings: @cyanide_syds

From SAG x @hollywoodreporter ✨ Hair: @rena.calhoun Makeup: @tobyfleischman Styling: @christianstroble Wearing: @commedesgarcons Photo: Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter

can not believe I got to talk with @deveryjacobs on #exesandos today!!! I am such a big fan 😭 out now!

Gratitude doesn’t even begin to cover it. ❤️🪶 Niá:wen, mvto and thank you to every single person who worked on the show and to @sterlinharjo for changing all our lives. Rez Dogs forever. Styling: @christianstroble Makeup: @tobyfleischman Hair: @eduardomendezhair Nails: @noellefuyunails Suit: @act_n1 Shoes: @jimmychoo Pin: @artists4ceasefire Jewelry: @blisslau @ataumbimetals 🪶

Niá:wen @televisionacad for having this rez dog present at the Creative Arts Emmy’s last night 🖤 Styling: @christianstroble Hair: @rena.calhoun Makeup: @fabiolamakeup Jacket: @palmerharding Pants: @kiliankerner_ Studs: @helenorodesigns