This is a great doc, just saw this having DVR'd it a few weeks ago. It's very good at covering the evoluion of depictions of Native Americans over 100 years of cinema, up to the modern era where they are finally having real opportunities to express themselves through independent film and the democratization of filmaking technologies. And on top of it I have a bunch of new movies I need to check out now :-)
"White people playing Native roles? I LOVE it, because it's funny."
XD So I'm not the only Native who laughs her head off when I see these White guys "speaking....like...this...wampum" and scream war-cries that REAL Natives have never used? *rolls eyes* Come one guys, we're people too. All this stereotypical crap portrayed in movies didn't come from us. All they do is look stupid, and it's hilarious. ;)
You looking for a real Indian ?I am a full-blooded Cree woman!! I 'll even come with a better deal, I'm treaty and it is damn hard to get a decent,honest work at my band office. Send me a smoke signal . P.S We love you Clint Eastwood. sandra.head@hotmail.ca
too bad it's not going to be a straight up feature comedy about making a film (ala Tropic Thunder) instead of a documentary (since sadly not enough people go see documentaries). based on the sketch clips, how awesome would that be?
The sad thing is, this is still happening in Hollywood today, you'd think their would be a little more sensativity. Ex. Taylor Lautner in Twilight, not a drop of Indian blood
@lunchboxgarcia I don't know, they seem to lump DDL in Last of the Mohicans in the same category with all those white guys who were actually supposed to be playing Native characters. Which is too bad, because inaccurate information like that just detracts from the discussion that could be had about actual problems in Last of the Mohicans...the movie certainly has its issues, but casting isn't one of them. But yeah, that's just a minor criticism, can't wait to see the documentary!
I am a native american in Canada, where there is a lot of native american's. I can't wait to see this, I think it will be funny. Especially Graham Green, that guy is hilarious! :D
I got to see this movie because my English teacher had an advanced copy on DVD, and it was really good! Seriously, if it's playing anywhere near you, don't miss it!
@korky94 that's right. Daniel Day Lewis character Natty Bumppo/Hawkeye was white who grew up with Native Americans. Chingachgook in the book was more of a brother rather than a father to Hawkeye versus in the movie it was a father/son relationship.
why are white people so obsessed with Indians??
FightsRightsAlways 3 weeks ago
Just saw this on NetFlix great, this was eye opening for me, very much humanize Aboriginal north Americans. thanks
soursop 1 month ago
lol we couldn't find one.did you try a reservation??
bluedreamer5000 1 month ago
whos the guy at 0:45 because he sounds hilarious
kyotetwokyote 1 month ago
@kyotetwokyote Charlie Hill.
SeverinGhostDance 5 days ago
LOVE THIS
TheShallowpond 2 months ago
This is a great doc, just saw this having DVR'd it a few weeks ago. It's very good at covering the evoluion of depictions of Native Americans over 100 years of cinema, up to the modern era where they are finally having real opportunities to express themselves through independent film and the democratization of filmaking technologies. And on top of it I have a bunch of new movies I need to check out now :-)
VillemarMxO 2 months ago
An excellent documentary film. It's definitely deserving of a lot more critical acclaim and viewership than it has received thus far.
LuckyLeftyLuciano 2 months ago
Just saw this today it makes me realize even more how african and native americans have in common we both had to fight to be treated as humans
luveanime 3 months ago
I live in Brazil and I'd like to watch this. What should I do?
Just clear a doubt, please: is it a documentary about Native-Americans' stereotypes in Hollywood? If it is, I'd love to watch it.
Sorry for my English.
JSKaoru 3 months ago
"White people playing Native roles? I LOVE it, because it's funny."
XD So I'm not the only Native who laughs her head off when I see these White guys "speaking....like...this...wampum" and scream war-cries that REAL Natives have never used? *rolls eyes* Come one guys, we're people too. All this stereotypical crap portrayed in movies didn't come from us. All they do is look stupid, and it's hilarious. ;)
~Navajo Native
Starlightkitty12 4 months ago
0:37 thats my uncle Neil! :D haha funneh
SerenityBunni 4 months ago
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SerenityBunni 4 months ago
Boris Karloff played an Indian? LMAO
I would so love to see more actual Native actors in films and not just as secondary 2 dimensional characters either!
akira543 6 months ago 3
Saw this documentary on Australian TV last night- Amazing!
syntheticmango 7 months ago
"obviously you're a snake crawling in your own shit" lmao
themw2montager 7 months ago 2
lmfao i watched this in my Native History class, i loved it!!!!!!! i am a reel injun ;p
ChassCullen 9 months ago
You looking for a real Indian ?I am a full-blooded Cree woman!! I 'll even come with a better deal, I'm treaty and it is damn hard to get a decent,honest work at my band office. Send me a smoke signal . P.S We love you Clint Eastwood. sandra.head@hotmail.ca
ThePrideguy 9 months ago
too bad it's not going to be a straight up feature comedy about making a film (ala Tropic Thunder) instead of a documentary (since sadly not enough people go see documentaries). based on the sketch clips, how awesome would that be?
gwayo 1 year ago
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gwayo 1 year ago
The sad thing is, this is still happening in Hollywood today, you'd think their would be a little more sensativity. Ex. Taylor Lautner in Twilight, not a drop of Indian blood
pazuzu126 1 year ago 2
@pazuzu126 that really pissed me off when I heard they didn't even bother to get an actual Indian. they'd rather pay for spray tanning apparently
IWhentOut 1 year ago
we're all gonna miss Graham.
NuJazzPhilosophy1 1 year ago
I love Graham Greene's comments. I agree with Chris Eyre...funny. Great movie...long time coming!
valeriemci1 1 year ago
great movie, spread the word.
pommyphoto 1 year ago
Just watched this on CBC, great documentary that made me laugh and smile a lot. Cree from Northern Manitoba.
Dube230 1 year ago
I am the wolverine!
kurinbo 1 year ago 3
@kurinbo LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!
LadyVader33 1 year ago
@lunchboxgarcia I don't know, they seem to lump DDL in Last of the Mohicans in the same category with all those white guys who were actually supposed to be playing Native characters. Which is too bad, because inaccurate information like that just detracts from the discussion that could be had about actual problems in Last of the Mohicans...the movie certainly has its issues, but casting isn't one of them. But yeah, that's just a minor criticism, can't wait to see the documentary!
JanaQuelle 1 year ago
@JanaQuelle i agree with ya.. like u said they lump DDL.. he was white from the start in that movie adopted by the natives
Samson163 1 year ago
The Last Airbender should be added to the list.
Syllenae 1 year ago
I am a native american in Canada, where there is a lot of native american's. I can't wait to see this, I think it will be funny. Especially Graham Green, that guy is hilarious! :D
KayKay114 1 year ago 4
cool movie, saw it on 000 Free Movies . com
DeiorseReims 1 year ago
Excellent! Can't wait to see it!
Onomon 1 year ago
I got to see this movie because my English teacher had an advanced copy on DVD, and it was really good! Seriously, if it's playing anywhere near you, don't miss it!
Vita1892 1 year ago 2
Going to see this film tomorrow and can't freaking WAIT!! And I agree with many comments...about time!
LizzyBiddy 1 year ago
NATIVE AMERICANS ... gotta love the U.S.A.
bleuivy 1 year ago
If you think this is good, look up Ghost Racers.
dyagnylproductions 1 year ago
Did anyone else hear the porn music??
smnfaw3 1 year ago
@smnfaw3 Funk =/= porn.
TheOdderOne 1 year ago
Thanks! I live in Italy and I'm against the stereotypes on the Native American People..Thanks, thanks thanks!!!
aprofeti 2 years ago 16
Daniel Day Lewis played an adopted son he wasnt supposed to be native..
korky94 2 years ago 3
I think the point being that most movies portraying Native American's are centered around a white protagonist.
lunchboxgarcia 1 year ago 5
@korky94 that's right. Daniel Day Lewis character Natty Bumppo/Hawkeye was white who grew up with Native Americans. Chingachgook in the book was more of a brother rather than a father to Hawkeye versus in the movie it was a father/son relationship.
citizenlen 1 year ago
Awesome!!! For real!!!
mddawley 2 years ago
fuck yes man, at last.
Kijarat 2 years ago 24
YaY !!!
bluewendybear 2 years ago 2
WHOOOH!!! YEAH! FINAAALLLLLY... EFFIN' AYE!
I'm excited.
smokinbunnies 2 years ago