Reel Injun

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“A sincere and straightforward doc about cinematic depictions of Native Americans from the silent era to contemporary times.” – Variety

Official Selection: Toronto International Film Festival

From Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond, an entertaining and insightful look at the portrayal of North American Natives through a century of cinema. With clips from hundreds of classic and recent films, and candid interviews with celebrated Native and non-Native directors, writers, actors and activists — including Clint Eastwood, Robbie Robertson, Sacheen Littlefeather, John Trudell and Russell Mean — Reel Injun traces the evolution of cinema’s depiction of Native people from the silent film era to the present day.

Canada, 2009, 86 min.
In English
Available in digital formats only

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DVD now available for educational purchase.

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