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Reel Injun
Reel Injun
Neil Diamond (Rezolution Films)
Neil Diamond (Rezolution Films)
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
“In this feature-length documentary, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes an entertaining and insightful look at the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema. Featuring hundreds of clips from old classics as well as recent releases, the film traces the evolution of the “Hollywood Indian.” Diamond guides the audience on a journey across America to some of cinema’s most iconic landscapes and conducts candid interviews with celebrities like Clint Eastwood, Robbie Robertson and Jim Jarmusch. The film is a loving look at cinema through the eyes of the people who appeared in its very first flickering images and have survived to tell their stories in their own way.” https://www.nfb.ca/film/reel_injun/
Relevant Enduring Understandings
Relevant Enduring Understandings
● Truth-telling about our shared history and present realities is a first step and is at the heart of reconciliation. By opening our eyes, hearts and minds to the experiences of others, we open ourselves to authentic reconciliation felt in our spirits and bodies.
● Reconciliation requires affirming each person’s worth and dignity and better understanding ourselves and others.
● Uncovering implicit bias and privilege is essential when developing meaningful relationships and partnerships.
● Despite centuries of attempted cultural genocide, Indigenous peoples and many of their cultures are resilient, adaptive, and contemporary.
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