Fred Ward, Graham Greene, Sam Shepard
An FBI man with Sioux background is sent to a reservation to help with a murder investigation, where he has to come to terms with his heritage. Slowly he rejects the intimidating tactics of his fellow...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 7, 2000
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July 3, 2007People talk about the "politically charged" story and Val Kilmer's "outstanding" performance, and I wonder if I was watching the same film, because all I saw was yet another glossy cop thriller. The reservation makes an interesting cultural backdrop to an otherwise run of the mil...( read more)
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November 19, 2009Powerful, unusual and extremely well acted. An excellent thriller with a plot that is always interesting. Great pace. Graham Greene stands out in the fine cast. Great character development, well photographed.
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October 14, 2009I enjoyed the story of how money and prejudice influence fairness and justice in the legal system, and how people who keep their minds open can change for the better.
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June 12, 2009A MUST SEE! Take a glimpse into the life and DEATH on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Wounded Knee, based on ACTUAL events of injustices done to the indigineous peoples of this land. I OWN IT, and EVERYONE who knows me, I have them watch this! FIVE STARS AND BRILL...( read more)
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May 25, 2009Top notch, absolutely best Native american based movie.
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May 11, 2009A surprisingly good movie with a talented cast of actors. This is not a dumb cop or action movie, they are trying to tell a story here and they succeed with their intentions. Its still not an Oscar winner by any means, but it is well worth the watch, particularly if you like Va...( read more)
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