Directed by:
Jonathan WacksCinematography:
栗田豊通Composer:
Barry GoldbergCast:
A Martinez, Gary Farmer, Amanda Wyss, Wes Studi, Rodney A. Grant, Graham Greene, Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman, John Trudell, Del Zamora, Geoffrey Rivas (more)Plots(1)
Among the Lame Deer tribe in Montana, mystically driven Philbert Bono (Gary Farmer) and big, plain-spoken activist Buddy Red Bow (A Martinez) are sent on road trip in a dilapidated 1964 Buick named "Protector" when Buddy's sister winds up in hot water with the law in Santa Fe. Along the way they encounter life-changing experiences that range from hilarious to heartbreaking before they reach their final destiny and a deeper understanding of each other. (official distributor synopsis)
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Actually, I don’t really get to see Native Americans in movies. What’s more, I don’t get to see movies that would try to capture the time and the despair of some of the native tribes who down alcohol day after day. It’s not been long since someone told me that Americans view the natives the same way we view gypsies. It’s really sad to realize that they are the ones who are the original inhabitants of that country. That’s also why I’ve been a big fan of them since the beginning of the movie. Of course, their frantic road trip went as smooth as butter. And the policemen were not of much use. But I especially liked the way the main character awakened the hope for a better life; not only for himself, but also for his friends. If nothing else, this movie is probably the best ride of the Cheyenne Indians through the American prairie I’ve ever seen.
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