2010/2011 Independent Lens Series Starts
Up Again With Reel Injun in October
The new 2010/2011 season of the Independent Lens Film Series kicks off on October 14th in Colorado Springs with Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian.
This thought-provoking and entertaining film takes a look at the portrayal of Native Americans in Hollywood going as far back as silent era films (The Silent Enemy, 1930) all the way up to more modern films (Smoke Signals, 1998 The Fast Runner, 2001). Director Neil Diamond, no…not that Neil Diamond, takes us on an interesting journey through film history utilizing film clips and interviews with people such as filmmakers Clint Eastwood, Jim Jarmusch, Chris Eyres, and Adam Beech.
Do yourself a favor and put this film on your calendar! Screenings are at Cornerstone Screening Room (825 N. Cascade, Colorado College) at 6:00 PM and again at 8:00 PM. Both screenings a free and open to the public.
Want to check out some of the films discussed in Reel Injun? See the list below for just a few of the titles mentioned in the film.
Dead Man 1995
The Silent Enemy 1930
The Outlaw Josey Wales 1976
Smoke Signals 1998
Dances With Wolves 1990
Stagecoach 1939
The Searchers 1956
The Fast Runner 2001
Skins 2002
Black Robe 1991
Thunderheart 1992
Once Were Warriors 1994
Whale Rider 2002
Dance Me Outside 1994
Rabbit-proof Fence 2002