INDIGST 1A03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Juan Ginés De Sepúlveda, Reel Injun, Red River Rebellion

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Indigenous Studies
• Course: INDIGST 1A03
• Professor: Vanessa Watts

Document Summary

Attempts to determine how hollywood"s representation of indigenous peoples has impacted the world. The american great plains is the setting of most of hollywood"s stories about indigenous peoples. Pine bridge is the poorest indian reservation in america (descendants of. To indigenous peoples, crazy horse is a mystical warrior, just as presented in the movies. Crazy horse is an embodiment of the human spirit an embodiment of what can be done when you are aligned spiritually. Portrayed as spiritual, noble and free (world"s enduring love affair with native peoples) Some of the first peoples to be filmed and interviewed. The crows are some of the only indigenous peoples to be affiliated with horses. Spiritual connection between the horse and the crows. Throughout the silent era, the indian becomes not only a hero but a noble figure. Native american people were bringing their viewpoints to the table in film. Most authentic indian film, with real indian actors.