A Red Road to the West Bank

An Indigenous journey of resistance and solidarity

Help Us Bring This Story to Life

In 2016, Kanien’kehá:ka filmmaker Clifton Ariwakehte Nicholas traveled to Palestine, witnessing firsthand the struggles of Palestinians resisting occupation. A Red Road to the West Bank is a documentary about the deep parallels between Indigenous struggles in North America and Palestine—two peoples fighting against settler colonialism, displacement, and erasure.

This film is currently in development, and we need your support to create the materials necessary to secure further funding. Our goal for this development phase is $10,000, which will allow us to build key pitch materials, begin early-stage editing, and prepare for full-scale production.

Your contribution will directly fund research, filming, editing, and outreach—ensuring that this urgent story is told

Support the Film & Be Recognized On-Screen

No matter what you contribute, your name will be part of this project, forever recognized on-screen.

$10,000 – Executive Producer
- Your name will appear in the opening credits as an Executive Producer.
- Invitation for two to the film premiere in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal)
- Private taco dinner with the filmmakers
- Signed and framed poster from the film
- Special acknowledgment in promotional materials.
$5,000 – Development Producer
- Your name will be credited as a Development Producer in the film’s credits.
- Invitation for two to the film premiere in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal)
- Signed and framed poster from the film
- Special acknowledgment in promotional materials.
$1,000 – Associate Producer
- Your name will be credited as an Associate Producer in the film’s credits.
- Invitation for two to the film premiere in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal)
- Signed and framed poster from the film.
$500 – Supporter
- Your name will appear in the Supporters section of the credits.
- Signed and framed poster from the film.
$100 – Friend of the Film
- Your name will appear in the Friends of the Film section of the credits.
$20 – Thank You Credit
- Your name will be included in the Thank You section of the credits.

Every contribution brings us closer to completing this film and amplifying voices that demand justice and recognition.

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The Team

Clifton Ariwakehte Nicholas

Filmmaker

Clifton Ariwakehte Nicholas is a Kanien’kehá:ka activist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur from Kanehsatà:ke. He was part of the 1990 resistance during the Oka Crisis, standing against the military blockade of his community by the Canadian army. His independent documentaries, such as Elsipogtog: No Fracking Way!, explore Mi’kmaq resistance to fracking, while Karistatsi Onienre: The Iron Snake exposes the dangers of the Énergie Est pipeline project. In 2018, he broke ground by opening Quebec’s first Indigenous-owned cannabis shop, six months ahead of Canada’s marijuana legalization. Clifton is now collaborating with Franklin on two documentaries that confront the impacts of colonization and the ongoing resistance to it.

Franklin López

Filmmaker

Born in Borikén (Puerto Rico), Franklin López has been stirring up trouble with his camera since he was 17. In 1994, he founded subMedia, a platform for radical films spotlighting grassroots anti-capitalist and anti-colonial struggles, eco-defense, and Indigenous sovereignty. After producing hundreds of films and mentoring budding filmmakers, Franklin left subMedia to dive into long-form documentaries and launched Amplifier Films. His credits include INVASION and Yintah—award-winning films chronicling the Wet’suwet’en resistance to oil and gas pipelines—and La Lucha Sigue, which sheds light on COPINH and the legacy of Indigenous land defender Berta Cáceres. Today, he continues amplifying voices of resistance and sharing his skills with those on the frontlines.

Why This Film Matters

This isn’t just a film—it’s a movement.

Indigenous peoples around the world have long-faced dispossession, militarized violence, and forced removals from their lands. By connecting the struggles of the Kanien’kehá:ka with Palestinians, A Red Road to the West Bank exposes the global patterns of colonial oppression while celebrating the strength of those who resist.

This documentary will serve as a tool for education, activism, and solidarity-building across movements.
Your support ensures this story gets told—and reaches those who need to hear it.

Our Goal: $10,000 for Development

This initial round of fundraising will allow us to:
Develop key film materials to pitch to major funders.
Cover research, filming, and early-stage editing.
Build a strong foundation for full-scale production.

This is the first step toward raising our full $50,000 goal to complete the film.

Every dollar raised here takes us one step closer to making this film a reality.

Donate Now & Stand in Solidarity

Be part of A Red Road to the West Bank. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Support, share, and help bring this story to the world.