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One with the Whale (2023) Rated NR

 A town of Native Americans in Alaska still hunts to provide for the townspeople. When an environmentalist sees the report on their whale hunt, he and his followers attack the Natives’ way of life. Starring Chris Apassingok, Aakapak Apassingok, and … Continue reading

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Black Fox: The Price of Peace (1995) Rated NR

In 1860s Texas, an abused wife falls in love with a Kiowa chief. Her abusive husband sends out a hunting party to get her back. Starring Christopher Reeve, Raoul Max Trujillo, and Tony Todd. I don’t know why this film … Continue reading

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Life Below Zero: First Alaskans (NatGeo) Rated TV-14

Life Below Zero follows Alaskan Natives as they preserve their way of life. Starring Marvin Agnot, Jaqueline Jacko, Anzlie Jacko, Joel Jacko, Justin Phillips, Steven “Tig” Strassburg, Evan Strassburg, Terrance Strassburg, and Jody Potts-Joseph. This, to me, should have been … Continue reading

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The Revenant (2015) Rated R

A frontiersman fights for survival during a fur trading expedition in the 1820s when left for dead after being mauled by a bear. Based on the book, The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge by Michael Punke. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, … Continue reading

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Saints & Strangers (2015) Rated NR

This miniseries presents the story of the Mayflower and the first year of the pilgrims in America. Starring Vincent Kartheiser, Kalani Queypo, and Tatanka Means. This miniseries does a fairly good job and gives us an even view of the … Continue reading

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The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy (2006) Rated NR

This documentary tells the story of how the U.S. government “transitioned” the Cherokee NationĀ across the country to the Indian territory. Starring Shane Alan Bowers, John Buttram, Robert J. Conley, James Garner This is the award-winning, untold story of Cherokee Nation … Continue reading

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Black Indians: An American Story (2001) Rated NR

This documentary explores the racial identity of mixed-descent people of both Native American and African-American heritage. Starring James Earl Jones This is definitely a lost part of history, or at the very least, a part that has been shied away … Continue reading

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Native American Healing in the 21st Century (1997) Rated G

This film is comprehensive look at the healing practices of American Indians and how those natural remedies are applicable to today’s society. Starring Dr. Ron J. Anderson, Gregg Howard Although this film gave me a greater appreciation for the many … Continue reading

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