Reel Injun

Reel Injun is a documentary film that explores how Hollywood has portrayed Indigenous peoples over the years. It examines the history of Native American and First Nations characters in movies, highlighting stereotypes, misrepresentations, and the impact these images have had on perceptions of Indigenous communities. The film features interviews with Indigenous actors, filmmakers, and scholars, shedding light on both the problematic portrayals and Indigenous efforts to reclaim their stories and images. Overall, Reel Injun offers a critical look at the relationship between Indigenous identities and Hollywood’s cinematic narratives.