In a superficial society that insists on dividing itself between black and white, what's between their legs and what they do with it, I can understand why so many people cannot see deeply beneath the surface of this film. In reality, we divide ourselves between those who fear the Natural World and try to conquer it and those who love the Natural World and strive to live in harmony with it. Our inane labeling system deftly skirts this issue. Although no one lives 100% on either side, some cross the line. "Wild Indian" tells the story of one who does, but with gut-wrenching emotional involvement. The many trans-cultural motivations, along with each actors dynamic interpretation of their character drive this film to perfection. The ending does not draw the movie out; Makwa must live with his guilt forever, with the most severe punishment being the inability to love and enjoy his own children.
Having been born in the superficial world but with Destiny frequently plunging me deeply into the Natural, I can see the profound conflict that this movie highlights. I have now lived at the center in a small town in the Amazon Jungle for 17 years. In a gathering a few years ago, a young man didn't believe there were oceans. We told him to Google "Pacific Ocean" on his phone. When images appeared, he said, "Nah, that's Photo Shop." I find that story interpretive. My friends in the north scoff and call it ignorance.
So with my experiences, I see "Wild Indian" much differently than most in my original culture. Watching this, I was gripped every second with empathy for the Apache, Navajo, Eskimo, Hawaiian, African and South American friends I have come to love.
Having been born in the superficial world but with Destiny frequently plunging me deeply into the Natural, I can see the profound conflict that this movie highlights. I have now lived at the center in a small town in the Amazon Jungle for 17 years. In a gathering a few years ago, a young man didn't believe there were oceans. We told him to Google "Pacific Ocean" on his phone. When images appeared, he said, "Nah, that's Photo Shop." I find that story interpretive. My friends in the north scoff and call it ignorance.
So with my experiences, I see "Wild Indian" much differently than most in my original culture. Watching this, I was gripped every second with empathy for the Apache, Navajo, Eskimo, Hawaiian, African and South American friends I have come to love.