Set in Brooklyn in the post-Depression era, this new drama tells the story of an old Native woman, Nelly and her house, where she is surrounded by the detritus of the generations who came before her. More…
At the time there was a thriving Native American community in the Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill neighborhoods. The area was home to ironworkers from Kahnawake (Mohawk Nation) who came to build the Manhattan’s skyscrapers, as well as fine artists and performers seeking opportunities after the collapse of the once-popular Wild West Shows and rodeos. People from the community moved freely from home to home, visiting, sharing food, and telling stories from their particular Nations. 'Fear of Oatmeal' explores the belief in prophecy and the way that the displacement of working class communities changes neighborhoods.