Powwow Highway
Summary:
The road movie gets a smart update with this seriocomic tale of two Cheyenne men traveling from their reservation in Montana to New Mexico. For one of them, Buddy Red Bow (A Martinez), a quick-tempered activist, the journey is a practical one; his sister has been arrested and he is the only family member who can help her out. Buddy has no transportation, so he's forced to ride w... Full Summary >>
Cast:
A. Martinez - (Buddy Red Bow)
Gary Farmer - (Philbert Bono)
Amanda Wyss - (Rabbit Layton)
Joanelle Nadine Romero - (Bonnie Red Bow)
Sam Vlahos - (Chief Joseph)
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Review:
The first Native American road movie follows many of that genre's conventions: a mismatched pair with different ideas on how to get to their destination, plus stops along the way that mix comedy and drama. The overlay here is that the men in that rusting 1964 Buick are traveling, at least for the first part of their journey, a highway that pa... Continue >>
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