The Business of Fancydancing

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Summary:
Shot on digital video and taking its title from his 1992 book of poetry, Sherman Alexie's The Business of Fancydancing is a portrait of the conflicted relationship between two Native American men. Aristotle Joseph (Gene Tagaban) and Seymour Polatkin (Evan Adams) had long been best friends by the time they left their Spokane reservation to attend college in Seattle. But while ... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Evan Adams - (Seymour Polatkin)
Michelle St. John - (Agnes Roth)
Gene Tagaban - (Aristotle Joseph)
Swil Kanim - (Mouse)
Rebecca Carroll - (Interviewer)
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Review:
The Business of Fancydancing is an intriguing and somewhat frustrating viewing experience. Instead of following the rules for mainstream narrative cinema, writer-director Sherman Alexie created a patchwork of naturalistic dramatic scenes, simulated home video footage, performances pieces (including ceremonial Native American dances), and mock... Continue >>

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