Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood
Synopsis
For over 100 years, Hollywood cinema has crafted the ultimate "villain"- the Indian, as they were labeled in early Westerns. Confined almost exclusively to this genre, the Western became a vehicle for American racism, obscuring the genocide upon which the United States was built. In this documentary, only Native Americans are given a voice to share their story, one that has been overshadowed by Hollywood's portrayal. Their narrative, part of the larger American story, highlights how cinema has long been used as a powerful propaganda tool, distorting history and perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-13
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- Director
- Julia Kuperberg, Clara Kuperberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Clara Kuperberg, Julia Kuperberg
- Original Title
- Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Wichita Films
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Julia Kuperberg, Clara Kuperberg
Clara Kuperberg, Julia Kuperberg
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Julia Kuperberg
Director
Clara Kuperberg
Director
Clara Kuperberg
Writer
Julia Kuperberg
Writer
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What is Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood about?
For over 100 years, Hollywood cinema has crafted the ultimate "villain"- the Indian, as they were labeled in early Westerns. Confined almost exclusively to this genre, the Western became a vehicle for American racism, obscuring the genocide upon which the United States was built. In this documentary, only Native Americans are given a voice to share their story, one that has been overshadowed by Hollywood's portrayal. Their narrative, part of the larger American story, highlights how cinema has long been used as a powerful propaganda tool, distorting history and perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
Who directed Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood?
Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood was directed by Julia Kuperberg, Clara Kuperberg.
Who stars in Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood?
The principal cast of Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood includes Irene Bedard, Tantoo Cardinal, Darrell Redleaf-Fielder, Hanay Geiogamah, Fran Javier.
When was Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood released and how long is it?
Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood?
Bearing Witness Native American Voices in Hollywood holds official age classifications: FR: TP.