‘Miss Navajo’ Documentary to Be Adapted Into Musical
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‘Miss Navajo’ Documentary to Be Adapted Into Musical

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Billy Luther, director of “Frybread Face and Me,” is developing a musical adaptation of his 2007 documentary, “Miss Navajo.” The project will feature music by singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza.

The musical is currently in development, nearly 19 years after the documentary’s premiere at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Luther and Zaragoza are collaborating to bring the story to the stage.

Luther expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “I am thrilled to […].” The source does not contain the full quote from Luther.

The original documentary followed a young Navajo woman competing for the title of Miss Navajo Nation. It offered an intimate look into her life and the cultural significance of the pageant within the Navajo community.

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