Dreamkeeper
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Movie Reviews of Dreamkeeper
Movie Review: The greatest show to ever air on television
Summary: 5 Stars
ABC and Hallmark should be commended highly for putting forth this outstanding program. Dreamkeeper is absolutely brilliant in every possible way. Production, direction, writing, acting, effects, cinematography, etc... everything was remarkable. It was inspiring, moving and educational all at once. I cannot recall ever being so moved by ANYTHING on TV. This show has restored my faith in television programming, and I know many other people feel the same way. I hadn't seen or heard any advertising about Dreamkeeper but just came across it as I was channel-surfing; it stopped me in my tracks and kept me enraptured throughout the conclusion last night. Amazing.This is a must-own along with any possible tie-ins, i.e. resource & educational materials, as the content is of such a high caliber.
I hope the "head honchos" over at ABC and Hallmark get this message and know how much this program meant to alot of people.
For what it's worth, I am a "regular white guy" but my wife is Cherokee and African-American and we both were held speechless throughout the entire program.
Movie Review: Wonderful Inspiring Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great movie. It is about a grandson in trouble who agrees to drive his grandfather on one last roadtrip. On the way, the grandfather tells stories, stories that reflect on the life of his grandson and the values that he should realize in his own life. The stories are based on various Native American tales and interweave the mundane with the magical.
It has great special effects, but more than that is it is a story that should inspire and give a small glimpse into a different worldview.
Spider and Coyote are my favorites in this; two tricksters trying to out-trick each other and the only one who wins in the end is (spoiler alert) Spider's wife.
All of the stories interweave and center around the grandson learning his true heart, his true value, and where his true power comes from. Highly recommended for teens and for those who are asking themselves some of the same questions.
The only quibble is that this movie is very very long, but we just broke up watching it into two nights.
Movie Review: 10 stars!
Summary: 5 Stars
The single best film dealing with a native american subject matter bar none.
All chracters portraying native americans ARE native american. No caucasian, mexican or asian actors to "act" native american.
The story and plot are an education....for both natives and non-natives.
This is the only film in existence that is truly authentic native american, down to the last details....it tells the stories of various tribal beliefs in the actual setting in which these tribes lived. The soundtrack and visual effects are outstanding as well.
This film is a masterpiece...one that has been long overdue. After decades of Hollywood's racist portrayal of the native american people and their culture / history, we finally have a film that shows both native american mythology and reality form it's own perspective....told with it's own voice....not the voice of some slick Hollywood producer who has no friggen clue.
This film is a must see for anyone interested in native american mythology, history and present day struggles.
Movie Review: Loss of a culture
Summary: 5 Stars
Dreamkeeper brings to light the harsh reality of the Native American peoples. The "white" world is drawing the young people away from their traditions and history.
Many Peoples have only had an oral tradition both of the Nations history and Teachings. As the Elders leave the Wheel and return to Creator, their Stories are lost, and thereby the teaching of a new generation.
It points out both that the Young are turning away from the Elders Teachings and a potent reminder that the Young are our only hope for the future.
Youth are turning to gangs for a sense of belonging, to drugs and alcohol as an 'escape' from Rez life. This movie can help them see that they have a strong heritage in their Blood that they can be proud of, that their People are a great people and they can also be proud of them.
Hopefully to remind them, as was said by the Grandfather in the movie: "There is no I, there is no Me, in our language!". Life is about the People as a whole/clan/family.
I will be watching this movie again and again.
Movie Review: Almost like being on a vision quest.
Summary: 5 Stars
After having seen many low-budget films dealing with native american indians I was, at first, hesitant to watch this DVD. However, my curiosity got the better of me and I bought it and put it in he dvd-player, turned down the lights and began my three hour viewing adventure. I was immediately aware that this was actually a well made movie. The story centers around a native indian and his grandson. The grandson who is beginning to take the wrong road, but is fortunate enough to spend time with his grandfather to spare him that journey. The grandfather who is a story-teller takes his grandson on a day's journey and it is during this journey and during the stories that we see a plethora of tales of life as an indian, from 100 years ago to 400 years ago - tales of magic, triumph and good morals as well. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who loves native indian movies, is interested in their culture or is just into a good family movie. Lots of good family-value stuff in this film - I'd rate it two-thumbs-up.