Summaries

The history of the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.

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.—N. Diamond

Details

Keywords
  • nudity
  • revisionist western
  • tragic event
  • title co directed by female
  • revisionist history
Genres
  • Western
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 9, 2009
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin Canada
Language English
Filming locations Monument Valley, Arizona, USA
Production companies National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Rezolution Pictures

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 25m
Color Color
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Synopsis

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