Black Indians: An American Story

January. 01,2004 NR

Rating：

7.4

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Racism Native American Culture Clash

Trailer Synopsis Cast

James Earl Jones narrates this examination of the historical relationship between American Indians and African-Americans, who often merged their cultures to work and live together while mainstream white society shunned them. Through illuminating anecdotes and interviews, descendants of fused black and Indian families discuss the complications of their mixed heritage and how their culture was largely erased on official documents.

James Earl Jones as Narrator

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Reviews

AniInterview

2004/01/01

Sorry, this movie sucks

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TaryBiggBall

2004/01/02

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

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Voxitype

2004/01/03

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

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BelSports

2004/01/04

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

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Kenneth Eagle Spirit

2004/01/05

This is a very well done and very thought provoking documentary. Obviously well thought out, the reasoning and history that it includes are a true insight into one of those "hidden" spots of U.S. history. Bluntly, given my own ethnic heritage, I had some preconceived ideas that bordered on the romantic. This film added depth to my views. It actually helped me access a part of my own past. That has to be a plus for any person in watching any film, documentary or otherwise. I own a couple of the Rich-Heape Film productions and this is, I think, one of their best. Kudos to Rich-Heape Films for making a film that brings to life the words of Black Elk (Oglala Sioux) who said: "With all beings and all things we shall be as relatives."

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