About
In the heart of the Everglades,
a mural, a skatepark, and a native garden converge on the Miccosukee Reservation—Foreverglading is a vibrant portrait of Indigenous youth, environmental guardianship, and the power of art and skate culture to inspire a new generation of conservationists.
Synopsis:
Renowned mural artist Rey Jaffet embarks on a creative journey to paint a large-scale mural at the Miccosukee Reservation skatepark, guided by rare access to the tribal community. With input and assistance from students at the Miccosukee Indian School, local skaters, friends, and family, he faces both natural elements and cultural exchanges that shape the evolving artwork. Along the way, Rey reconnects with multidisciplinary artist LeRoy Osceola, sharing stories that deepen the narrative of artistic collaboration and heritage. Through the vibrant lens of action sports and visual art, the film reveals how the skatepark has become a space where Indigenous traditions and the skateboarding community intersect, bringing attention to the preservation of the Everglades and the power of community-driven art.
Credits:
Director:
Rey Jaffet, Greg Pesochin
Director of photography:
Greg Pesochin
Editor & Musical Score:
Greg Pesochin
Associate Producer:
V Iasiello
Narrator:
Rey Jaffet
William “Popeye” Osceola
Additional Cinematography:
Samantha Hunter
Jonathan Williams
Mike Shane
V Lasiello
16mm analog film:
Samantha Hunter
Film Photography
Rey Jaffet
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians:
William “Popeye” Osceola
Henehayo “Leroy” Osceola
Mad Bear Osceola
Sandra Osceola
Randelle Osceola
Houston Otter Cypress
Trent Cypress
Nicholas Sanders
Nelson Abdo
Rez Culture Skate crew
Children of the Miccosukee Tribe
Special Thanks:
Dr Gillian Hotz
University of Miami
KiDZ Neuroscience Center
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Jorge Font
Omar Hernández
Jean Sarmiento
Love the Everglades
Jonathan Strouss
Jay Ramps
Artists:
Miccosukee Youth
Rey Jaffet
Rey Jaffet Sr
Grace Jaffet
Enrique “Sero” Cruz
Manuela Montalvo
Charles Decca
Erin Fitzgerald
Matthew Herget
Gianna Riccardi
Mía Permuy
Diana Appelkvist
Brian Butler
Skaters:
Val Laforge
Yaya Joanna
Lucy Jean
Mike Shane
Ichi
Freddy White
Lindsey Koggan
Manny Vargas
Gregory Pesochin
Rey Jaffet
Miami community