Don’t Whistle At Night welcomes Filmmakers Jenny Pond and Norman Brown Date: April 11th, 2026 EP: 52 Topic: PART 2
Don’t Whistle At Night welcomes Filmmakers Jenny Pond and Norman Brown Date: April 11th, 2026 EP: 52 Topic: PART 2 - Discussion will centre around Jenny and Norman's Research via their Team - Ramah Bigfoot, concentrating on the sightings and experiences of the various Navajo Tribes About Our Guests: Jenny Pond – Filmmaker & Producer Director/Producer of Poison Wind (2007), a documentary that exposes the deadly legacy of health hazards caused by uranium mining in the Four Corners region. She directed and co-produced it with fellow filmmaker and Dine’ actor, Norman Patrick Brown. Jenny has over 15 years of professional experience in film and TV production, with credits including VFX work on the movie Flightplan (2005), starring Jodi Foster. She also served as an associate producer for MTV's Room Raiders and supervising the script for The Curse of El Chorro from Pretty Dangerous Films with Danny Trejo. Jenny is a full-time resident of Ramah, NM and works as a contract photographer for the Gallup Sun, a weekly newspaper. In 2023, she received an award from the New Mexico Press Association for her photo of an ultimate fan attending a Gallup Bengals girls softball game. She has experienced many paranormal events throughout her life and enjoys sharing those experiences on her Ramah NM Bigfoot Facebook group. She is a member of the Gallup Film Committee and is looking forward to the UFO FF in Gallup this fall with eagerness. Active on social media under handles like @RavenRanch she enjoys sharing multimedia content and glimpses from her life and work. Norman Patrick Brown is a Diné (Navajo) actor, filmmaker, activist, and educator from Chinle, Arizona. His multifaceted career spans decades, marked by a deep commitment to Indigenous storytelling, environmental justice, and cultural preservation. 🎬 Film & Television Career Brown’s acting credits include roles in notable films such as The Thin Red Line (1998) and Black Day Blue Night (1995). He also appeared in the PBS series Independent Lens (1999) . In 2020, he portrayed the uncle of Juan Diego in Lady of Guadalupe, a film exploring the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary to a young Indigenous man in Mexico . As a filmmaker, Brown wrote and directed The Rainbow Boy, a spiritual sci-fi film about a Navajo man who time-travels from the 1300s to the modern era, confronting contemporary challenges like environmental degradation and cultural disconnection . He also co-produced the documentary Poison Wind, which examines the devastating effects of uranium mining on Native communities in the American Southwest . 🪶 Activism & Advocacy Brown’s activism began early; he joined the American Indian Movement (AIM) at age 12. He was present during the 1975 Oglala shootout in South Dakota, a pivotal event in Native resistance history . A lifelong advocate for AIM leader Leonard Peltier, Brown has consistently called for Peltier’s release from federal prison, emphasizing themes of justice and Indigenous sovereignty . His activism also extends to environmental and cultural issues. In 2018, he protested the confiscation of sheep by heavily armed Hopi and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) SWAT teams in the Hopi Partitioned Lands, highlighting the ongoing struggles of Native communities to maintain their traditional lifestyles . 🎙️ Educator & Cultural Voice Brown frequently shares his insights on Indigenous identity, spirituality, and environmental stewardship. In the podcast America Speaks, he discusses how his grandmother’s teachings about honoring Mother Earth have shaped his worldview and creative endeavors . He emphasizes the importance of cultural continuity and offers guidance for younger generations navigating the challenges of modern life. 📌 Leadership & Community Work As the CEO of Rezwood Entertainment, based in Chinle, Arizona, Brown focuses on producing media that uplifts Indigenous voices and narratives .
