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Reel Injun, on the trail of the Hollywood Indian, Rezolution Pictures International Inc. in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada ; in association with CBC Newsworld, Telefilm Canada and the Rogers Group of Funds through the Theatrical Documentary Program present ; director, Neil Diamond ; co-directors, Catherine Bainbridge, Jeremiah Hayes ; producers, Christina Fon, Catherine Bainbridge, Linda Ludwick ; writers, Catherine Bainbridge, Neil Diamond, Jeremiah Hayes

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Reel Injun

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Rezolution Pictures International Inc. in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada ; in association with CBC Newsworld, Telefilm Canada and the Rogers Group of Funds through the Theatrical Documentary Program present ; director, Neil Diamond ; co-directors, Catherine Bainbridge, Jeremiah Hayes ; producers, Christina Fon, Catherine Bainbridge, Linda Ludwick ; writers, Catherine Bainbridge, Neil Diamond, Jeremiah Hayes

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on the trail of the Hollywood Indian

"An entertaining and provocative look at Hollywood's depiction of Native Americans, Reel Injun journeys through a century of cinema to set the record straight. Traveling through the heartland of the U.S., to the Black Hills and Monument Valley, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond examines how the myth of the movie "Injun" has influenced the world's understanding -- and misunderstanding -- of Natives. With clips from hundreds of classic and recent films document the shift from nuanced silent-era heroes to the Western's "noble savage" stereotype, leading up to the bourgeoning Native independent scene of Smoke Signals and The Fast Runner. Containing candid interviews with celebrated directors, writers, actors and activists, including Clint Eastwood, Robbie Robertson, Sacheen Littlefeather, John Trudell, and Russell Means, Reel Injun is an insightful and essential compendium for understanding the racial politics of Hollywood and the continuing artistic vibrancy of Native peoples." -- Back of container

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