Reel Injun
Seen it?2010 | 86 min | Documentary, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for the curious and anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life. Set in sun-baked Los Angeles.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 26 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Neil Diamond, Catherine Bainbridge, Jeremiah Hayes
- Adam BeachSelf
- Norman CohnSelf
- Clint EastwoodSelf
- Chris EyreSelf
- Graham GreeneSelf
- Charlie HillSelf
- Jim JarmuschSelf
- Zacharias KunukSelf
- Sacheen LittlefeatherSelf
- Russell MeansSelf