*Please note all articles for 2025 have been archived.

12/31/2025

GOOD BYE 2025! HELLO 2026!

With the New Year just around the corner, on behalf of Black Hawk Productions, a BIG thank you for your continued support. It's been a challenging year for all of us, I know. But let's move forward with hope for a brighter future for all! We are grateful for the wonderful opportunities we enjoyed during 2025.

DOCUMENTARY FILM UPDATE

What if you could step behind the camera and witness the untold moments that shape a film? That’s exactly where David White (Director) and I, Phillip B Gottfredson (Participant and Consultant Producer), have found ourselves since June, working with Know The Soul Productions. Every day brings a new discovery—a story unearthed, a challenge met, or a moment that leaves us speechless. Our timeline aims for late 2026, but the real goal is honesty and depth—capturing voices and truths that have long waited to be heard.

David spends hours on end reviewing hours of footage. Then a Timpanogos descendant shared a memory so raw it changed the course of our film. Moments like that remind us why we’re pouring our hearts into this project. David and I sometimes debate for hours over the most powerful way to honor these stories. His relentless pursuit of authenticity and his eye for atmosphere keep every scene vibrant and real.

And here’s a twist—not only are David and I unexpectedly distant cousins (a discovery that still makes us laugh), but our journey together feels guided by something bigger. Throughout this process, David has insisted that a major portion of the film focus on my own back story—how I became involved with Native people, the sacrifices I made, and how, over nearly three decades, I gradually assimilated into their culture. He believes it’s a vital perspective that shows the outsider’s journey toward understanding and respect.

Yet, for me, the heart of this film is not my story, but that of the Timpanogos descendants. I see myself as a bridge, someone who can help bring their voices forward. The power of this project lies in giving space to those whose stories have too often gone unheard. By sharing both perspectives—my personal journey and the Timpanogos' reclamation of their narrative—we hope to create a richer, more honest film that resonates on many levels.

We’re approaching a major milestone: soon, Know The Soul Productions will share an exclusive preview. This is your chance to get an early look and help shape the conversation. Watch for the announcement, share your thoughts, and help us spread the word—the more people who listen, the more powerful these stories become.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

 

11/14/2025

Circleville Massacre

September 1866, 26 Koosharem Paiutes, men women and children throats were cut and buried in a mass grave. Why? Mormon settlers thought they were savages.

Yesterday I and filmmaker David White interviewed Jared Furguson whose second great-grandfather was the only child survivor.

Jared had brought to our attention of there being a bunch of interesting petroglyphs there, so we drove 180 miles to photograph them and more importantly to get Jared on camera telling the story of his grandfather, which was nothing less than hearbreaking.

All part of our documentary film we have been working on since last July. See Circleville Massacre for more information.