Reel Injun

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Since the silent era, Hollywood seldom took the high road when portraying Native Americans, offering a nonstop supply of stereotypes and distorted history lessons.This absorbing documentary features fascinating interviews with Clint Eastwood, Jim Jarmusch, Chris Eyre, and Graham Greene which brilliantly explain the impact such portrayals had on white and Native American viewers.

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Release Date:	Jun 18, 2010
Running Time:	88 minutes
Country:	Canada
Language:	English

synopsis

An entertaining and provocative look at Hollywood's depiction of Native Americans, REEL INJUN journeys through a century of cinema to set the record straight. Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond examines how the myth of the movie "Injun" has influenced the world's understanding - and misunderstanding - of Natives. With clips from hundreds of films, it is a remarkable feat of historical research, documenting the shift from nuanced silent-era heroes to the Western's "noble savage" stereotype, leading up to the burgeoning Native independent scene of SMOKE SIGNALS and THE FAST RUNNER. An insightful and essential compendium for understanding the racial politics of Hollywood and the continuing artistic vibrancy of Native peoples.