https://www.kunm.org/tags/amcs-dark-winds AMC's Dark Winds en-US Copyright Fri, 08 May 2026 19:17:48 GMT https://www.kunm.org/local-news/2026-05-08/dine-screenwriter-highlights-importance-of-native-americans-in-the-states-film-industry The Santa Fe International Literary Festival begins next weekend from May 15-17 and among the array of authors speaking; screenwriters will also be in attendance discussing how books get adapted from print to the big screen. KUNM spoke with Diné screenwriter, filmmaker and actor Dezbaa’ who plays Helen Atcitty on AMC’s Dark Winds. Dezbaa’ said she started out working as a geologist and earning her degree as a screenwriter before she got her big break. Fri, 08 May 2026 19:17:48 GMT https://www.kunm.org/local-news/2026-05-08/dine-screenwriter-highlights-importance-of-native-americans-in-the-states-film-industry Jeanette DeDios