
Finndians
Documentary · TV Movie
Overview
A short documentary about Americans with Native American and Finnish heritage.
Top Cast
Lyz Jaakola
Lyz Jaakola
Lyz Jaakola
Arne Vainio
Arne Vainio
Arne Vainio
Isaac Sulo Gawboy
Isaac Sulo Gawboy
Isaac Sulo Gawboy
Rebecca Gawboy
Rebecca Gawboy
Rebecca Gawboy
Briita Noyes
Briita Noyes
Briita Noyes
James Gawboy
James Gawboy
James Gawboy
Jordan Gawboy
Jordan Gawboy
Jordan Gawboy
Hunter Jaakola
Hunter Jaakola
Hunter Jaakola
Raili Sorainen
Raili Sorainen
Raili Sorainen
Ivy Vainio
Ivy Vainio
Ivy Vainio
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