From anger and frustration to triumph | Billy George Williams

What would you do if you got kicked out of your home at the age of 13 years? Because that is what happened to me. Your social worker could not find another foster home for you, and after she talked with her supervisor, they came up with putting you on independent living at the age of 13. Imagine the horror, frustration, and anger you felt. The question that lingered in my mind is this. Why was I not returned to my family? Two weeks after being on my own, I was kidnapped, raped, almost killed, and left for dead up in the mountains, stark naked. How would you forgive and let go of all that was done to you in your life? Thankfully, I have learned to do this, and today I am a filmmaker. I am focusing on the self-determination of the indigenous people by creating documentary films that highlight students and professionals. I'm very pleased to talk with Bill Williams today, and we're so excited to be doing a feature story in our second issue about Bill and what he's accomplishing.