Watch and discuss “Reel Injun” documentary reviewing Hollywood’s depiction of Native Americans in movies throughout history.
Watch and discuss “Reel Injun” documentary reviewing Hollywood’s depiction of Native Americans in movies throughout history.
March 18, 2020 Comments Off on Watch and discuss “Reel Injun” documentary reviewing Hollywood’s depiction of Native Americans in movies throughout history. Course Work Assignment helpWatch “Reel Injun” documentary reviewing Hollywood’s depiction of Native Americans in movies throughout history. Hollywood has made over 4,000 films about Native people; over 100 years of movies defining how Indians are seen by the world. These depictions have established stereotypes and defined our perceptions of this part of our population.
Before watching the film, please write down the following: Name 3 perceptions you have of Native Americans & where/how you acquired them, and name a Native American character you are familiar with from TV shows/movies or other forms of media?
After watching the film, please write a few paragraphs including your thoughts, reactions, take aways from the film’s exploration of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans through the history of cinema.