Hey Everyone!
I want to thank you for taking time out of your lives to view this blog because it is one way we are able to show support for aboriginal awareness. One of the things I would like to mention is that right now we are getting exposure to the world with the Olympics.
I have never seen such a remarkable performance. Our inclusion shows that Canadians care about an aboriginal presence and our culture is one that people enjoy. It was so beautiful to see the drum and the dancers.What a highlight! Now I ask, are we going to collectively pursue the next step to come together and collaborate together to show the world and Canada our desire to create unity within our communities. Metis, Inuit, First Nations. The Olympics brought us together to show the world that it is possible. It was so beautiful! I for one am going to try to carry the same energy and pass the torch on to other events that celebrate aboriginal culture.
The movie Reel Injun is a remarkable archive that teaches about the impact of Hollywood and how they have translated the Hollywood Indian. We now are working toward creating the truth and a better perspective of aboriginal people. I hope you enjoy it cause I have always dreamed of being in the movies and will always try to do good movies that bring an honest interpretation of who we are. Now you will see why sometimes its so difficult for people to understand in changing the stereotype of the Reel Injun (hollywood indian) 
ADAM BEACH
Adam Beach is a Saulteaux actor from Manitoba. His credits include Clint Eastwood’s Flags of our Fathers, Windtalkers, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Smoke Signals, Dance me Outside, Skinwalkers, Big Love and Law & Order: SVU
Will it be shown in Montreal or Ottawa, rather somewhere near Akwesasne?
Hi,
Yes! It will be playing at FIFA (Festival de Films sur L’art) in English in March. I don’t have confirmed dates for Ottawa yet. And I’m not sure about Akwesasne yet, I’m sorry. But I hope there will be a chance to show the film there – if you know someone there that’s interested in bringing the film over to the community, get them to email us at domino@dominofilm.ca!
I saw the film last night at the Available Light Film Festival in Whitehorse, Yukon, and it’s one of the best I’ve seen. The film succeeded in driving home the effects of Hollywood on people’s perceptions of First Nations people. The scenes and photography are exceptional, as is the narrative. Thank you, Mr. Diamond and all those who worked on bringing this film to fruition.
I just came home from seeing the film Reel Injun at the Big Sky Film Festival in Missoula. Love it!! I’ve long thought the image of Native in the Non-Native mind was built by producers and now I hope the new producers such as yourselves can provide a safe re-learning experience for all. Great job…….actors, actresses and all involved. Thank you,
Reel Injun sounds great! Do you know if it is likely to be shown in the UK?
Great to see your perspective and support! u can change the world! ADAM!
I hope to be able to see it soon. Is it gonna come to the USA?
I saw it in Missoula, MT and it is a great film. I’m going to ask our HR department to make all the government employees in this office watch it. When can I buy it on DVD?
I was suprised that there was such a large, meaningful First Nation element in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. I knew there were going to be the Four Host Nations involved in some way, but it was a meager notion compared to how it was assembled with so many participants from all over Canada. In partaking in various Olympic previews I have heard many times how Aboriginal participation has changed so much for our country already. It has opened communication between the many Nations and also between Nations and thier surrounding communities. We know that there are many cultures of First Nations in North America, now the world is getting a better idea. Some countries didn’t realize that there were still Aboriginals in Canada. We are in a growing time and we are fortunate to have many skilled and educated individuals to ambassador our peoples. I am looking forward to see this film.
I would like to just express my gratitude to all the Native Americans whom have made a successful journey into tha hollywood of movie actors. Thank you, you have given hope to all Native Americans that we all can accomplish a rewarding goal if we put all our energy and desire into attaining it. We Natives, preferrably navajos are labeled uneducated people and never suceeding in anything. With your hard work and desire to become actors, you have proven the world wrong and made that change. I just hope all native americans read this article and think positive and make it to HOLLYWOOD. U CAN DO IT.
I am looking forward to seeing this movie & it’s so nice to see blogging by the actors.
Adam, you’re an awesome actor, and always seem so positive when I see you interviewed.
Chi miikwetch for being so positive, I hope you inspire many First Nations youth (and all youth) to seek out their dreams and make them reality.
Any word on when it will be playing in Winnipeg?
Adam,
I have enjoyed some of your movie characters (haven’t seen them all), your cheerful and humble interview on CBC (you have an active youngster – in the background!), and your blog.
In 1965 – and 1966, Susan and I taught in Ghana, West Africa. While there, I went to a local cinema and watched part of a western… made in India (Bollywood was not yet known). It was your stereotypical cowboy and Indian movie with the cavalry, of course, coming to the rescue.
It took a while for the dust to clear and then I noticed that all characters, Amerindian and White were played by Asian Indians! You can imagine the surprise to this white guy, raised in the late 40’s and 50’s in Vancouver, who had been brought up with the usual cinematic portrayals, to see whites played by brown-skinned actors and to see all the characters, regardless of ethnicity, look the same!
May your career go well. You are, and will be, a role model, whether you want to be or not!
Kindest regards,
David
Hi yes it will be coming to the US – Lorber is distributing in the US. Right now it’s playing festivals in the US: next up is Palm Springs (Mar 14), Martha’s Vineyard (Mar 14) and SXSW!
Hi I don’t have details of a theatrical release in the UK yet, but it is going to be playing at the Bradford Intl Film Festival at the end of March, if you are in the area!
Hi, I’m not sure when the US DVD release will be. I’ll ask Lorber (they have the US rights).
Will it come to Victoria, BC? so close yet so far from Vancouver
I’m very excited to see it and would love to tell the Film students in our school where/when they can preview it.
Hi it should be coming to Victoria, but I don’t have confirmed dates yet. Hopefully we’ll have details soon. : )
In response to Mr. Adam Beach and the change occurring in Canada in support of First Peoples and the launch of Reel Injun, I have this to say: First, the Vancouver Olympics 2010 began with a very encouraging worldview recognizing our Peoples, the Real Peoples, which I highly commend the effort to recognize us to the world! Bravo, in this respect. However, what really bothered me greatly is that the 4 host nations of the Salish Peoples, whose representatives were given equal status as ‘Chiefs of State’, had to sit behind the Governor General of Canada and her husband, the Prime Minister of Canada and his Wife, and other key government officials. To me, this suggestion, and the entire ceremony for that matter, while recognizing First Peoples, by having them sit behind the occupying Canadian nation state officials, put them in a secondary position, some people here say that it was akin to the position of the ‘children’…furthermore, while the Olympic ceremony began with a First Peoples theme and the history of First Peoples encounter with European peoples, as the distinction of various parts of the Canadian land and peoples continued, it ended with famous non-native Canadians carrying the Greek Olympic flag to open the ceremony officially. Not once did the theme of Native Peoples return to come FULL CIRCLE …in terms of ‘why’ was there not a Famous Native Canadian carrying that Greek Flag of the Olympics to complete the theme. In analyzing this opening ceremony then, I came to the conclusion that although beautiful and great in its effort, it followed the historical path …whereby First Peoples were at first recognized as equals with Europeans in Canada in trade and later shoved aside and then forgotten…as the Canadian nation took shape. Dissapointing yes! and again, with the athletes final 5 in the lighting of the Olympic Flame, there was no Native representative. Again, that would have completed the CIRCLE…the Medicine Wheel… I am excited about the film REEL INJUN! As I hope that the world will learn really who we are and what we can do…as I am greatly fatigued in explaining that I don’t live in a Tipi, drive a dog sled, or hail from the Mediterranean!
Dr. Paula du Hamel Yellow Horn, Canada.
Saw the doc today in Vancouver and thoroughly enjoyed it. Growing up in Winnipeg I always felt some strange affinity with First Nations peoples and it was decades later until I understood why. Let’s just say that being a dark-skinned girl/teenager in Winnipeg with long black hair I experienced prejudice and name-calling first-hand for years (”half-breed” and worse), but I remember never quite understanding why, I honestly didn’t get it – what was so wrong with being “Indian.” Decades later on a flight back to Winnipeg for a visit, someone asked if I was of First Nations heritage (I am not) and I finally thought that something has changed in the consciousness of Canadians. The doc certainly helped me understand a little bit about how that change occurred.
I’ll be keeping an eye on the website so I can alert my many film fan friends in Canada and the U.S. when this doc is being screened.
hi Adam
I am one of your biggest fan, and try very hard to find all your movies from your interraction with Chris Eyre to your acting in Law and Order SVU.
some friends from Canada are gonna bring me dance me outside and now and forever , which I couldn’t find in my Country.
what you said about stereotypes is so true, and to fight it is important not only for First nations/Natives but for all the peples, to show the differences and to be proud of them, to break the volonty to show all communities , not white, with heavy traits are really a danger.
the same schemes are for black, mexicans, arabs, asians.
I hope to be able to watch on big screen, or via DVD after its release.
Keep on with your talent and your fight
liki from Algeria
PS the tears you shed lately while presenting your next movie is just another proof, if needed of your humanity and your sensibility, thanks for them
Hi my friend,
Adam I’m so glad you completed this film!
Deep Love and Admiration,
Nickki aka Flying Eagle
Let’s talk again real soon! Miss you!
Looking forward to the film coming to Ottawa. There’s a huge population for it here.
We have a couple screenings lined up at the ByTowne next month. Details will be posted here.
just watched the clips!! BRAVO!!! would love to use this with students here in Wisconsin. the university i work at is on original Menominee homeland..no one knows this, but they believe and “know” what they see in the media and read in the “text books”.
thank you for this film!
can’t wait to see it in DVD!
Hi Adam, good u r doin what u can to promote our people and fight the stereotype. Education is the key to combating ignorance and what better way to combat the attitude in the film industry!!!! I ask the creator to protect and guide your path..
O ya, Adam the family has been wonderin how u been, m sur your Nakoda mum Margery has been thinkng of you!! And cuzzn Slade (the downy) cherishes your pic with him !!!
Thank you so much for making this film available to be viewed on the website of The Passionate Eye. I watched it with my husband on the program and knew I had to bring it to my classroom. I used it with my grade 11 class and they were stunned. First off, we have been trying to expose our students to more culture in our classrooms and this film fit the bill when it came to discussing stereotypes and how they can be rooted in ignorance and hatred. Secondly, our students were shocked to realize the extent to which their own perceptions of First Nations culture have been manipulated by media representation. This was more eye opening for them than any other tool we have utilzed previously. Finally, we have used this documentary to introduce the novel Keeper’n Me and it was perfect since these attitudes and stereotypes were how the protagonist had learned about his own history, having been raised in foster homes. When will this film be released on DVD so that we can have it to use with our classes in the future?
I am so glad you found the film so powerful we are very proud of it, and think it does a great job of blending education and entertainment. The film will be released on DVD later in the year.
Adam,
I’ve enjoyed every movie you’ve ever been in and I am so looking forward to seeing Reel Injun. It’s funny because my son, who is studying acting by the way…haha, and I were talking recently about the stereotyping our people receive when they want to get into the movies and such. I had to once tell a person that although my children are Indians, they still eat cereal, play video games and their clothes get laundered like everyone elses and I didn’t see why they had to stick a feather in their hair before they could be considered for something even as simple as having a part in a commercial. My sons are all grown now but Zack, who does have the long black hair, is still interested in pursuing a career in acting and is really excited about your movie. Keep up the great work! We’ll be watching you and all the other Reel Injuns haha.
Will this play in Dallas, TX or Plano, TX in the USA at any time? If not, when will this be available on DVD?
!!!
Nothing booked as of yet. Email our U.S. distributors: kevyn@kinolorber.com and let him know you’d like the film in Dallas, TX
Will do! Thanks!
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