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Reel Injun (2010)

Movie · Documentary, History · ⭐ 7.0/10 · 1h 26m

The evolution of the depiction of the various Native American peoples in cinema, from the silent era to the present day: how their image on the screen has changed the way to understand their history and culture.

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