Broken Rainbow
Seen it?1985 | 70 min | Documentary, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for people who love a true story told well and history buffs. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
- The mood
- Harrowing, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 10 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Documentary chronicling the government relocation of 10,000 Navajo Indians in Arizona.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Documentary Feature Film.
- 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 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Victoria Mudd
- Peter MacDonaldSelf - Chairman, Navajo Tribal Council
- Dennis DeConciniSelf - Senator, D-Arizona (uncredited)
- Mae HorsesonSelf
- Hosteen NezSelf
- Jerry KammerSelf - Journalist & Author
- Jane BiakeddySelf
- Louise BenallySelf
- Alice BenallySelf
- Mo UdallSelf - Congressman, D-Arizona
- Fermina BanyacyaSelf - Hopi