Documentary
A People’s History of Native America
PBS Origins | Producer, Writer, Cinematographer | 2023–2024
Christian served as the lead creative force behind this breakout digital series for PBS Origins, which became one of the platform’s most-viewed nonfiction launches with over 1.7 million views. The series reexamines American history through an Indigenous lens, combining sharp editorial framing with immersive, cinematic visuals. Christian shaped every layer of the production—from scripting to field production to visual strategy—balancing accessibility with intellectual rigor and ethical storytelling. The series is a standout example of his ability to merge education, artistry, and impact within a structured media ecosystem.
What These Walls Won’t Hold
Independent / PBS | Producer | 2021–2023
This award-winning documentary, co-produced with filmmaker Adamu Chan, captures the unfolding crisis of COVID-19 inside California’s San Quentin State Prison. What began as a volunteer teaching relationship evolved into a long-form collaboration built on trust, mutual respect, and shared authorship. The film premiered at the San Francisco International Film Festival, where it won Best Mid-Length Film, and later secured national distribution through PBS. Christian’s dual role as producer and DP allowed him to shape both the film’s emotional arc and its visual language—helping bring forward stories of resilience, resistance, and reform from within the prison walls.
Holder of the Sky
Independent Feature Documentary (In Development) | Lead Producer, Director of Photography | 2021–Present
Currently in development, Holder of the Sky is a deeply personal and place-rooted nonfiction feature exploring intergenerational memory, land, and resistance. Christian has led the project from its earliest phases, helping to raise over $500,000 in support while guiding its creative development and team structure. The film reflects his commitment to long-haul collaborations and ethical production models, foregrounding subjects’ agency and centering community over spectacle. Holder of the Sky exemplifies Christian’s investment in slow, intentional media that prioritizes relationship and reflection.