Native-American Studies

Topic: Imagining Indians

Watch the movie<Imagining Indians> and the Essay Final explores the Native American side of the story about images of Indians in Hollywood films.

Essay Questions: How do Hollywood films cause harm to Native Americans and to the general viewing audience? Why the focus on sacred lands and sacred rituals? Why the focus on Native American extras and stage hands rather than big time stars and celebrities? Based on your viewing of Hollywood films thus far, how did the film challenge your understanding and perception of Hollywood films?