Dreamkeeper | 
 enlarge | Director: Steve Barron
Actors: Cody Lightning, Victoria Aberdeen, Gordon Tootoosis, Kyle Daniels, Tantoo Cardinal
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
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Rating:  111 reviews
Sales Rank: 3819
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 180
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 14419
UPC: 707729144199
EAN: 0707729144199
ASIN: B00019330O
Theatrical Release Date: December 28, 2003
Release Date: March 16, 2004
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Product Description
A century old storyteller and his grandson a troubled 17 year old boy embarks on a cross country journey toward self-discovery. Like Old Pete's wise tales themselves Dreamkeeper is important and illuminating storytelling for the entire family.System Requirements:Colore/Approx: 180 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: NR UPC: 707729144199 Manufacturer No: 14419
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While it doesn't hold together as a three-hour TV drama, Dreamkeeper should prove enthralling to anyone interested in Native American myths and legends. A variety of tribal folklore provides the episodic thrust of this typical Hallmark production, which relies too heavily on digital effects--and the plodding direction of Hallmark regular Steve Barron--in telling the story of a resentful Lakota teenager (Eddie Spears) who reluctantly agrees to drive his wise old grandfather (August Schellenberg) from their South Dakota "rez" to an All-Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Along the way, the tradition-bound elder serves as tribal "dreamkeeper" for his initially resistant grandson, who gradually realizes that his grandfather's stories--visualized through effects-laden reenactments involving all manner of magic and mystery--are essential in preserving the fading cultures of the Lakota and the several other tribes whose folklore depends on unbroken generations of oral tradition. While some of the lavishly dramatized tales can stand alone as authentic Native American myth-making, Dreamkeeper lacks the overall structure that could've given the stories a cumulative magical impact. Still, it's an admirable attempt to introduce neglected cultures into the television mainstream. --Jeff Shannon
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Loved It! September 8, 2008
This is an awesome video. I loved the difernent stories from all the tribes and how they tied it in to the situation that Shane was facing. the actors are amazing and Eddie Spears is riveting. He is so cute.
Dreamkeeper September 6, 2008
I like Native American culture. I read the reviews for Dreamkeeper and I bought the movie. I have spent time on both the Pineridge and Rosebud Reservations. The movie for the most part correctly portrays the poverty on the rez. The graphic way of telling the Native Stories was great to watch.Dreamkeeper
Meaningful on several levels August 22, 2008
The interwoven stories in this movie have entertainment value, historical value, and spiritual/moral value. It's a wonderful family movie. Every time I watch it, I notice something else and it has prompted me to do additional research on historical questions and current issues. I now want to know why the area of the Pine Ridge Reservation is "the poorest zip code in the U.S." This cast and this movie certainly got my attention. Thank you.
The special features included comments from the actors on the influence they were able to have over the dialogue, which was especially meaningful for me. I would love to see a movie entirely written, produced, directed, and acted by Native people, much like the movie 'Fast Runner' by the Inuit of Canada. Dialogue in Lakota with English subtitles would be great. I, too, am tired of misrepresentations in film.
Outstanding! August 14, 2008
The movie cover may look not so interesting, but the film itself is outstanding and creative. Great story. Very well-made. I love the fact that the majority of the characters are Native American. One of my favorites!
A Family Must-See July 28, 2008
Aside from 'Windwalker' this is one of the most touching films I have had the priviledge of viewing! From the Native American culture to the many stories lost by time, you will be enthralled. For anyone that has travelled 'that road' or gone on their 'spiritual journey' - this film will touch you. This is a must see for all families! Kudos for Hallmark for having the courage to film and air this; I hope they do so again. I believe filmmakers such as these will reap the rewards over an extended period of time rather than all at once as they are accustomed to. THESE are the stories that need to be kept alive...and passed on to all nations...lest we forget... Please purchase this for stocking-stuffers!
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