Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting (2021) | Movie Browser

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Overview

Examining the movement that is ending the use of Native American names, logos, and mascots in the world of sports and beyond.

Content warning

sports native american american football native american culture nfl (national football league)

Standout Aspects

Direction

Kempner and West let activists speak, not pundits.

Writing

Devastating archival footage that ages like milk.

Best for:Solo·Friends·Binge

Heads up:Triggers·Emotional

Director

Aviva Kempner

ReleasedJan 14, 2021

Runtime1h 35m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

The Ciesla Foundation

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

Top Cast

Joey Clift

Self - Interviewee

Bob Costas

Self - Interviewee

Deb Haaland

Self - Interviewee

Joy Harjo

Self - Interviewee

Suzan Shown Harjo

Self - Interviewee

Mary Kathryn Nagle

Self - Interviewee

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Self - Interviewee

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Insight

Kevin Gover's testimony as Pawnee citizen and museum director bridges institutional and personal harm.

Cultural

The documentary arrived during 2020's racial reckoning, yet most NFL teams still haven't changed.

'Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting' - 2023 Theatrical Trailer

'Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting' - 2023 Theatrical Trailer

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