Pow Wow Highway
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Movie Reviews of Pow Wow Highway
Movie Review: A Welcome Native American Perspective
Summary: 4 Stars
This film accurately depicts life in Indian Country; the pervasive poverty, racism and lack of opportunity. Despite this bleak reality, there is great humor, culture and spirituality. Gary Farmer embodies the pathos, humor and dignity of this tremendous resilience while remaining completely grounded. He was also in a similar Indian road-trip adventure; "Smoke Signals" based on stories from Sherman Alexie's book: "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fist-fight in Heaven".
There aren't nearly enough Native American made films but this one is a welcome and much needed addition to the genre. The best film reflecting contemporary Native American life is Chris Eyre's "Skins" starring the excellent Eric Schweig and Graham Greene.
Movie Review: Not your typical road trip flick, a must-see!
Summary: 4 Stars
I first got to introduced to this movie from my high school English teacher and I have fallen in love with it ever since. The film tells a wonderful story and at the same time is able to drive home social/political issues that are still relevant today, without being too preachy. There are some really poignant moments in this film but also a good amount of warm-hearted humor in the mix. The two main characters alone make this movie, and the cinemetography helps capture the beauty of the land.
My only gripe with the DVD is that it doesn't have subtitles, but otherwise, I'm very happy with my purchase. It might not be Oscar material, but this film is a must-see, in my opinion.
Movie Review: A Real Suprise!
Summary: 4 Stars
Being a collector of all things Native American I had bought a Ben Greene movie regarding Native Legends and during the pruchase phase it was suggested by Amazon that I might like POW WOW Highway..... Like It? I was thrilled and suprised to find that Pow Wow Highway was even better than my original choice. A well acted movie with an entertaining story line. Even had a legend thread thrown in to boot!
A good argument for 'Never Give Up, Never Give In' . . Pow Wow Highwaya good one!
Movie Review: Great movie
Summary: 4 Stars
Buddy must make a trip from Montana to Santa Fe when his sister is framed to keep Buddy's mouth shut about not allowing some business-men to exploit the reservation's resources. He travels with a school-mate he once bullied who has his head in the past (calling his beat up old car his 'pony'). Buddy gets forced to look at their past while trying to deal with modern problems. I would've liked a longer ending that tied up a couple loose ends, but I enjoyed the film overall.
Chrissy K. McVay - Author
Movie Review: Pleasant surprise!
Summary: 4 Stars
After watching Smoke Signals I searched for more movies about and made with authenic characters. Some of the main actors were not
Native Americans but came accross very well. I was surprised to see the dad from Smoke Signals as basically the main character in this movie. He has a voice and mannerisms that catch the attention of any movie watcher. Some of the parts were a little cheesy, but I really enjoyed this movie.