MekkoMekko gets out of prison after 19 years. He has no home or family so he makes his way to Tulsa. He tries to connect with a cousin but she turns him away. With nowhere to go Mekko ends up sleeping on the streets. He is taken in by the homeless native community. At times jovial, there is a dark undercurrent to the community. He begins having issues with a man named Bill. Bill is pure evil. Convinced that this man is a witch, Mekko turns to the old teachings of his grandmother in order to rid the community of this 'witch'. It's a story of redemption, and hope. Mekko is in search of his home and the strength to forgive himself of his past.
DirectorSterlin Harjo
WriterSterlin Harjo
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I loved this movie. I found it to be powerful, beautiful and gritty, well-acted and directed, with an inspiring message for native and homeless people, as well as the rest of us. A realistic look at the issue of homelessness, with a spiritual message for all.
