Reel Injun

"On the trail of the Hollywood Indian"

Jun 18 2010 Not Rated 1h 25m
Documentary, Western

The evolution of the depiction of the various Native American peoples in cinema, from the silent era to the present day: how their image on the screen has changed the way to understand their history and culture.

Plot

A documentary about the evolution of the depiction of First Nations people in film, from the silent era to today. Featuring clips from hundreds of films, candid interviews with famous Native and non-Native directors, writers and actors, Reel Injun traces how the image of First Nations people in cinema have influenced the understanding and misunderstanding of their culture and history.

Written by

Catherine Bainbridge, Neil Diamond, Jeremiah Hayes

Directed by

Neil Diamond, Catherine Bainbridge, Jeremiah Hayes

Cast

Adam Beach, Chris Eyre, Russell Means

Crew

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Production Countries

Canada

Production Companies

ONF | NFB, Rezolution Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

10 wins & 3 nominations

Trailers
Reel Injun Official Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
1,762
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
63
Popularity
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