Reel Injun

Reel Injun

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-06-18

Languages:

English

Countries:

Canada

Runtime:

85 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (754 Reviews)

Genres:

Documentary

Cast:

Writer:

Catherine Bainbridge

Neil Diamond

Jeremiah Hayes

Fullplot:

A documentary about the evolution of the depiction of First Nations people in film, from the silent era to today. Featuring clips from hundreds of films, candid interviews with famous Native and non-Native directors, writers and actors, Reel Injun traces how the image of First Nations people in cinema have influenced the understanding and misunderstanding of their culture and history.

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