Bearing Witness, Native American Voices in Hollywood
Synopsis
For over 100 years, Hollywood cinema has portrayed Native Americans as villains, a recurring character type in early Westerns. Confined almost exclusively to this genre, the Western became a vehicle for American racism, obscuring the genocide upon which the United States was built. In this documentary, only Native Americans are given a voice to share their story, one that has been overshadowed by Hollywood's portrayal. Their narrative, part of the larger American story, highlights how cinema has long been used as a powerful propaganda tool, distorting history and perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
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- Frank Javier Garcia Berumenas Self - Author of American Indian Image Makers of Hollywood
- Hanay Geiogamahas Self - Playwright, Director and Historian
- Irene Bedardas Self - Actress
- Darrell Redleaf Fielderas Self - Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist
- Tantoo Cardinalas Self - Actress
- Ira Hayesas Self - Participant, Flag Raising in Iwo Jima
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16 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Frank Javier Garcia Berumen
as Self - Author of American Indian Image Makers of Hollywood
Hanay Geiogamah
as Self - Playwright, Director and Historian
Irene Bedard
as Self - Actress
Darrell Redleaf Fielder
as Self - Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist
Tantoo Cardinal
as Self - Actress
Ira Hayes
as Self - Participant, Flag Raising in Iwo Jima
Eddie Little Sky
as Self - Actor
Russell Means
as Self - Activist and Actor
Sacheen Littlefeather
as Self - President, National Native American Affirmative Image Committee
Will Sampson
as Self - Actor
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2Producers
2Other crew
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