Independent Lens, a series on PBS displaying excellent independent films and documentaries, has quickly become one of my favorite things to watch. Last night the series premiered Reel Injun: On the Trial of the Hollywood Indian. Directed by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond, the film examines the images and stereotypes of Native Americans in movies over the years. It is a very well put together piece, using clips from films and input from Native American activists, filmmakers, and actors. Diamond also interviews Clint Eastwood, who has appeared in and directed a handful of movies starring Native Americans. Diamond also uses some great music in the documentary, including Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills." This was an extremely interesting film, and I recommend it to anyone, particularly those interested in the images of Native Americans in Hollywood, as well as those interested in the representation of the American West in popular culture.
More about the film can be found here: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/reel-injun/
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