June is National Aboriginal History Month... so to commemorate this time, the theme for today will be films for Aboriginal month-enjoy!
1 Reel Injun (2009) Director: Dustin Diamond/Catherine Bainbridge
Documentary about the depiction of First Nations peoples in film...
2 Wounded Knee (2009Z) Director: Stanley Nelson
Documentary that chronicles when American Indian Movement activists entered wounded knee on the Pine Ridge Reservation for a 71 day standoff for redress of broken treaties...
3 Whale Rider (2003) Director: Niki Caro
Breathtaking film about Maori girl (Paikea) who tries to fulfill a destiny despite her grandfather's objections-Keisha Castle Hughes was nominated for her portrayal as Paikea...
4 Once Were Warriors (1995) Director: Lee Tamahori
Based on the novel by Alan Duff-tells the story of a family who tries to stay together despite the obstacles they face...
5 Atanarjuat (2001) Director: Zacharias Kunuk
Film about an Inuit legend about an evil spirit and a warrior (Natar Ungalaaq) who attempts to battle it...
6 Little Big Man (1970) Director: Arthur Penn
An old man (Dustin Hoffman) retells his life of living with First Nations- Chief Dan George won an Oscar nomination for his role as Old Lodge Skins...
As I have seen a select few film from the above picks (Reel Injun, Whale Rider & Little Big Man) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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