Native Americans

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: A Masterful Epic About A Tragic Period In American History
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: A Masterful Epic About A Tragic Period In American History

Killers of the Flower Moon is both a faithful adaptation and a masterful epic from Martin Scorsese. It is authentic, respectful, and informative, exuding the talents of those both in front of and behind the screen.

TIFF 2019: BLOOD QUANTUM
TIFF 2019: BLOOD QUANTUM: First Nations vs. Zombie Apocalypse

Blood Quantum manages to be creative, while somehow also maintaining the zombie apocalypse genre’s known sensibilities.

THE GRIZZLIES: An Underdog Sports Film That Tackles Indigenous Youth Issues
THE GRIZZLIES: An Underdog Sports Film That Tackles Indigenous Youth Issues

A film that is laced with pride and hope without the frilly details of any other sports film, The Grizzlies is all about grit, raw and tender moments of belonging and the strength to continue on.

WOMAN WALKS AHEAD: An Unimposing, By-the-Books Biographical Drama
WOMAN WALKS AHEAD: An Unimposing, By-the-Books Biographical Drama

Despite its empowering story, and fine performances by Michael Greyeyes and Jessica Chastain, Woman Walks Ahead is an unfortunately forgettable endeavor.

MOHAWK: A Low Budget But Still Impressive Action Horror
MOHAWK: A Low Budget But Still Impressive Action Horror

Disguised simply as a small-scale action horror film, Mohawk becomes a good focal point for something much larger than itself, which enables its flaws to be more readily overlooked. 

HOSTILES: An American Western… And That’s Pretty Much It

With average performances, a weak script, and a lack of sentiment regarding the treatment of Native Americans, Hostiles isn’t going to make audiences want westerns to come back anytime soon.

WIND RIVER: The Year’s Most Haunting And Elegiac Thriller
WIND RIVER: The Year’s Most Haunting And Elegiac Thriller

Wind River is a haunting and wonderfully acted murder mystery that casts light on the inequality within Native American communities.