On a Knife Edge
Synopsis
On a Knife Edge is a father-son story about Guy and George Dull Knife that unfolds over the course of George’s coming-of-age journey. Under his father’s guidance, George becomes an activist and organizer, and begins identifying with the role of traditional Lakota warrior, which he views as his family legacy. He commits himself to the fight for social justice, but struggles with adapting the old ways and his father’s expectations to the modern-day realities of growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Told largely through George’s eyes, the film offers a privileged glimpse into the youngest generation of the American Indian Movement, as well as George’s own evolving notions of Native identity, manhood, and duty. His story is interwoven with animated sequences that depict five generations of family history, narrated by his father and based on paintings he has created to explore the continuum of their fight through the generations.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Williams, Eli Cane
- Original Title
- On a Knife Edge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Williams
Jeremy Williams, Eli Cane
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Williams
Director
Jeremy Williams
Writer
Eli Cane
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is On a Knife Edge about?
On a Knife Edge is a father-son story about Guy and George Dull Knife that unfolds over the course of George’s coming-of-age journey. Under his father’s guidance, George becomes an activist and organizer, and begins identifying with the role of traditional Lakota warrior, which he views as his family legacy. He commits himself to the fight for social justice, but struggles with adapting the old ways and his father’s expectations to the modern-day realities of growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Told largely through George’s eyes, the film offers a privileged glimpse into the youngest generation of the American Indian Movement, as well as George’s own evolving notions of Native identity, manhood, and duty. His story is interwoven with animated sequences that depict five generations of family history, narrated by his father and based on paintings he has created to explore the continuum of their fight through the generations.
Who directed On a Knife Edge?
On a Knife Edge was directed by Jeremy Williams.
Who stars in On a Knife Edge?
The principal cast of On a Knife Edge includes Guy Dull Knife Jr., George Dull Knife.
When was On a Knife Edge released and how long is it?
On a Knife Edge was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On a Knife Edge?
On a Knife Edge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).