No More Smoke Signals (2008)

Director:

Fanny Bräuning

Writer:

Fanny Bräuning

Stars:

John Trudell, Roxanne Two Bulls

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
John Trudell
Roxanne Two Bulls

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

radio | american indian | native american

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Switzerland

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 June 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Einst waren wir Krieger

Filming Locations:

Black Hills, South Dakota, USA

Box Office

Budget:

CHF 500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Distant Lights Filmproduktion, arte Geie

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Highly recommended

I saw the film at the Indian Museum in New York City. The producer Fanny Braeuning and Roxanne Two Bulls were present, spoke about the film and themselves and answered questions. Ms. Two Bulls, whose story is recounted in the film, proved to be a personable, terrific spokesperson for her people.

The film combines with great skill the story and role of KILI radio on the Pine Ridge Reservation (which is the size of Connecticut and has no newspaper and no movie theater) and contemporary reportage about, and the consequences of, the armed stand-off between members of the American Indian Movement and federal troops in 1973. Its political and social messages are unmistakable.

The film resonated strongly with the audience, judging by the many questions and comments from audience members, several of whom identified themselves as non-American. This film is an effective teaching tool and should be shown in school and every public library.