Tiger

Dana Tiger’s life has been one of both artistic success and great tragedy. Her father was an artistic genius and when he died tragically at the age of 26, Dana, her mother and her siblings took on the family business. They used the father’s art and created their own to start the Tiger silk screening t-shirt business. Highly successful through the 1990s the family thrived until death knocked on their door once again.

Directed by Loren Waters (Cherokee Nation/Kiowa), Tiger is a poetic exploration of art, family, and tragedy. With her body ravaged by the effects of Parkinson’s disease, Dana Tiger exemplifies spiritual strength. She is a gifted storyteller and conveys the importance of carrying her family’s legacy so beautifully in the film. A powerful piece of work made even more potent with its brevity.

Description: “Dana Tiger explores the art of her father, legendary Muscogee Creek artist Jerome Tiger, as a way to know him, the richness of her culture, and her family’s artistic tradition.” (source)

Tiger is part of the 2025 SIFF’s cINeDIGENOUS festival program.