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 enlarge | Director: Steve Barron
Actors: Victoria Aberdeen, George Aguilar, Nathaniel Arcand, Gerald Auger, Sekwan Auger
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
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Rating:  112 reviews
Sales Rank: 4537
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: HMED14419D
UPC: 707729144199
EAN: 0707729144199
ASIN: B00019330O
Theatrical Release Date: December 28, 2003
Release Date: March 16, 2004
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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!
Dreams are the teachers that tell a people how to believe July 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
And without them, a people no longer exists. Life's rough on the Pine Ridge Rez. Young Shane's (Eddie Spears) abandoning his traditional family in favor of a gang. His Grandfather (August Schellenberg) wants Shane to take him to the All Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, but Shane doesn't want to leave until a fight with his gang propels him off the rez at a fast clip.
Along the way, Grandfather tells Shane the stories of the Native peoples. This is not just the Lakota stories from Pine Ridge, you also have the story of a young Multnomah Indian who sacrifices herself for the health of her people, the young Cheyenne quill worker who becomes Starwoman, stories of both Spider and Coyote, the two tricksters.
The imagery on this 2 and a half hour special is amazing. The directors have gone to a lot of trouble to create a mystical landscape for the stories to take place and the work far exceeds any 'made for TV' label I've ever seen.
This is also a groundbreaking event. Of 88 characters, 87 are played by Native actors. The Native traditions, including patterns of speech, are respected in this story. "Dreamkeeper" is well worth the time. Be sure to look at the "Making Of" section following the film. The information is fascinating.
Rebecca Kyle, July 2008
Awsome story May 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I originally saw this movie several years ago. It really stuck with me, but, I couldn't remember the title. I thought it was great how it applied native stories to real life situations of today. It definatly made one stop and think. It made me laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. I forgot how long it was but it kind of draws you in and you HAVE to know whats going to happen next. Great movie.
True insight, reality AND feelgood May 9, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although I was unsure that I! would like it, I got my son and daughter (serious critics) to watch this marvelous story with me. My daughter, the writer and cynic, said that it was one of the best movies that she had seen, writing, cinamatography, the whole thing! I AGREE wholeheartedly.
There is no prettying up the reality of life on the rez, of the disaffection, rejection of tradition of the younger generation. It really gets across that we never know the whole story and that forgiveness is self-liberating. The final scene gives such HOPE that ethnogenocide is not a fait-accompli: there are still elders who can pass the wisdom, the language and the traditions of all the First Nations spread across Turtle Island and STILL suffering under continued attempts to make them vanish.
beautiful sad exciting authentic the best May 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
i did not want this movie to end i have bought and watched every movie about native americans and this was the most sadly touching realistic movie i am sure i will ever see. mixing the old with the now the sets the people all add up too a real excursion/experience into the ways and minds of these native american people and watch the trailers they are extremely informative ..
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