Directed by Dan Trachenburg, this feature film is the #1 film premier in the first three days on Hulu. Receiving praise from Jesse Ventura, Joe Rogan, Bill Duke, and rocking a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, this film has received positive acclaim. This film dives into the world of Naru as […]
Should go without saying but…SPOILERS! I will review the cast, plot, positives/negatives on representation, and gives some final thoughts. Sit back, and enjoy my review of this 2019 film by Jeff Barnaby…talk about a zombie film for the ages! This film takes place on the fictional Red Crow Reserve in […]
Here it is! The review of the 1995 film, The Indian in the Cupboard. With a name like the Indian in the Cupboard, what could go wrong?! Starring Litefoot as Little Bear, in his acting debut! He falls into the ownership of a boy Omri, for his 9th birthday. Omri […]
This 2017 film based on the book written by Richard Wagamese tells the story of Saul Indian Horse. The story follows his life through residential school in Canada, his journey playing hockey, the racism associated with the game, and reconciling with the pain of his past. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02cyFlnvA4s Overall, this […]
This 1996 Coen Brothers film, Fargo depicts a tale of greed, self-sabotage, and authentic life in North Dakota. (Especially the accent) While Shep Proudfoot (Steve Reevis) was only on screen for a few minutes in the film, he managed to become an iconic character in the collection of Coen Brothers […]
The legendary, unparalleled, prolific, powerful, and all around amazing person…Charlene Teters. We briefly discuss the documentary “In Whose Honor,” but mostly deep dive into Charlene’s time at the University of Illinois and her experience being an advocate for changing the name. Charlene discusses her evolution from being a shy girl […]
This 1992 movie is based on real events. Director Michael Apted also releaded Incident At Oglala, which can be a companion film to this movie, as they overlap so much. While this is a fictional tale, it is 100% inspired by true events. There are many parallels from the American […]
This 2018 film (Directed by Miranda De Pencier) is based on the actual Grizzlies team from 2005. A community that had the highest suicide rate in North America, glommed onto the game of Lacrosse. Introduced to them by a non-Native American outsider Russ Sheppard. He uses the game to distract […]
Well well well…here we are episode 20! I had guest Natalie Benally on for this one and it was a fun chat! She is an actor/filmmaker/community advocate/dancer/choreographer and the list goes on. Most important she is all around wholesome person and advocate for accurate representation of Natives on screen. I […]
A Native is acknowledged in the same world as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman! Not only acknowledged but freaking a demigod himself! Napi! Come listen as I go over the plot review, Eugene Brave Rock’s casting, filmography, and discuss Native representation in this film. Wonder Woman is a fantastic film […]
