NFT Podcast Ep. 25: “Reel Injun” with guests, Twindigenous
“Reel Injun” is one of a kind. This documentary eloquently and concisely presents the history of Native American representation in film, from the start to now.
Welcome to my guests, Twindigenous!
Since the capability to record became available, Natives were on screen. There has been a fascination with Native Americans since colonization and this film delves into that fascination. Along the way, stereotypes were created and perpetuated in film. These stereotypes framed mindsets and opinions about who Native American people were, to non-Native people. What blows my mind is it also frames the minds of Native people. Misrepresentation in film and television influence how we as Native people see even ourselves. The film documents experiences and perspectives from people like Clint Eastwood, John Trudell, Adam Beach, and Chris Eyre. While referencing movies like “The Searcher,” “Dances with Wolves,” “Stagecoach,” “The Fast Runner,” and “Dance Me Outside.” Listen as we discuss how awesome this documentary is and why it is so important.
Ever since I connected with the hosts of Twindigenous (Kaley and Kara) we wanted to review a movie together. REEL INJUN resonates so much with us that we wanted to take the time to discuss this one, so glad we did! Listen as chat about how much we love this documentary and how powerful it is a film.
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