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Powwow Highway (1989)Social realism regarding struggles of reservation-dwelling Native Americans in the North Central states of the US. Main character is an introspective and lovable person in a process of ... See full summary » Director:Jonathan Wacks |
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Title: Powwow Highway (1989)
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Buddy Red Bow
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Philbert Bono
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Bonnie Red Bow
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Rabbit Layton
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Wolf Tooth
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Imogene
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Geoffrey Rivas | ... |
Sandy Youngblood
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Agent Jack Novall
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Louie Short Hair
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Buff
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Captain Roberts
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Jane Red Bow
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Sky Red Bow
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Aunt Harriet
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Social realism regarding struggles of reservation-dwelling Native Americans in the North Central states of the US. Main character is an introspective and lovable person in a process of seeking pride and identity through tradtional and mystical means of gathering power. His high school friend, who is a Vietnam War Veteran, is exerting power as a highly principled social activist, using a modern rational materialist adversarial model of progress. Written by Stan Detering <detering@hevanet.com>
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native american | road trip | mother daughter relationship | native american reservation | brother sister relationship |Genres:
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24 February 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Az ősök földjén See more »Box Office
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$283,747 (USA)Company Credits
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Written by Kim Wilson
Performed by The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Courtesy of Bruco Music
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Crazy Credits
The cast can be seen walking along the highway for part of the ending credits. See more »Soundtracks
"CAN'T TEAR IT UP ENUFF"Written by Kim Wilson
Performed by The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Courtesy of Bruco Music
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This film has a lot of heart. Gary Farmer's character is one of the most likeable in recent memory. His dignity, kindness and spirituality are inspiring and endearing. Few films work so subtlely to create such an indelible, sympathetic and wholly uplifting message. Set amid the vile conditions faced by Cherokee reservation natives, the movie has much to say to all about responsibility, justice and above all, love. Can't recommend this film highly enough!