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DreamKeeper

  • TV Movie
  • 20032003
  • 2h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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DreamKeeper (2003)
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The legends of the Native American nations come to life in this epic new miniseries, as two generations--a century-old storyteller and his grandson, a troubled 17-year-old boy--embark on a c... Read allThe legends of the Native American nations come to life in this epic new miniseries, as two generations--a century-old storyteller and his grandson, a troubled 17-year-old boy--embark on a cross-country journey toward self-discovery.The legends of the Native American nations come to life in this epic new miniseries, as two generations--a century-old storyteller and his grandson, a troubled 17-year-old boy--embark on a cross-country journey toward self-discovery.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.6K
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POPULARITY
12,953
2,301
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    • Director
      • Steve Barron
    • Writer
      • John Fusco
    • Stars
      • August Schellenberg
      • Eddie Spears
      • Gary Farmer
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Steve Barron
    • Writer
      • John Fusco
    • Stars
      • August Schellenberg
      • Eddie Spears
      • Gary Farmer
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    • 39User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Eddie Spears in DreamKeeper (2003)
    Eddie Spears in DreamKeeper (2003)
    DreamKeeper (2003)
    Scott Grimes in DreamKeeper (2003)
    John Trudell in DreamKeeper (2003)
    Still Image from the ABC Mini-Series "Dreamkeeper"
    Scott Grimes and Douglas Vermeeren in DreamKeeper (2003)
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    August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg
    • Grandpa
    Eddie Spears
    Eddie Spears
    • Shane
    Gary Farmer
    Gary Farmer
    • Iktome
    John Trudell
    John Trudell
    • Coyote
    Chaske Spencer
    Chaske Spencer
    • Eagle Boy
    Teneil Whiskeyjack
    Teneil Whiskeyjack
    • Quillwork…
    Alex Rice
    Alex Rice
    • She Crosses The Water
    Michael Greyeyes
    Michael Greyeyes
    • Thunder Spirit
    Tantoo Cardinal
    Tantoo Cardinal
    • Old Pawnee Woman
    Dakota House
    Dakota House
    • Dirty Belly
    Sean Wei Mah
    Sean Wei Mah
    • High Horse
    Sage Galesi
    • Mae Little Wounded
    • (as Sage)
    • …
    Gordon Tootoosis
    Gordon Tootoosis
    • Kills Enemy
    Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
    Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
    • Iron Spoon
    Sheila Tousey
    Sheila Tousey
    • Janine
    Scott Grimes
    Scott Grimes
    • Red Headed Stranger…
    Victoria Aberdeen
    • Thin Elk's Wife
    George Aguilar
    George Aguilar
    • Grandfather Stone
    • Director
      • Steve Barron
    • Writer
      • John Fusco
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The "All Nations Pow-wow" that the grandfather and grandson Shane are going to is actually the Gathering of Nations Pow-wow that takes place annually in April in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
    • Goofs
      When Shane is first standing with Mae Little Wounded in front of her house, May has both hands out admiring the ring, then in the next shot a second later, May only has one hand out, which is held by Shane's hand.
    • Quotes

      Grandpa: We're Sioux. Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

      Tehan, Red Headed Stranger: Hey, all right. My great-grandmother's grandmother, well, her aunt - she was one-third Kiowa.

      Grandpa: Ah Kiowa - strong Nation.

      Tehan, Red Headed Stranger: Yeah, hey, could I hitch a ride with you, brothers?

      Shane: No. No room, man. We're towing a horse.

      Tehan, Red Headed Stranger: That's cool, man. Hey maybe I'll catch you at the powwow.

      [walks away]

      Shane: Wannabe.

      Grandpa: Maybe he's trying to be connected.

      Shane: 'Cause they stole our land? Now they want our sweat lodge?

      Grandpa: Their fathers stole our land. Long ago it was said, 'the white man would look on in disbelief as his sons and daughter began to adopt the Indian way. To learn what their fathers didn't understand.' Yeah... he's a wannabe. He wanna be connected.

    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #33.4 (2005)

    User reviews39

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    Top review
    10/10
    SO glad to see a movie true to the people it depicts!!!
    As a Native American I hate movies that play out the old "cowboys and Indians" theme, which severely limited the "indian" movies I would watch. I am SO GLAD to FINALLY see a movie that shows Native Americans as we are in real life rather than the traditional depiction as scalp-seeking-savages, tells our stories, and shows how life on the reservation truly is today. This movie (to me,) breaks down a lot of the negative stereotypes made on our people, which are generally fueled by movies. I think it is very important to have movies like this to help dissolve a lot of racial stereotypes, and share our legends with the newer generation. I was amazed when I saw the depictions of stories I had actually heard as a child, growing up in Tahlequah Oklahoma, the Cherokee Nation Capitol. I wish all movies could be like this... as a matter of fact, I think i am going to watch it again right now!!!
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    • Sep 3, 2005

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    • Is this movie based on actual Native American legends?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 2004 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Germany
    • Languages
      • English
      • Sioux
      • Mohawk
    • Also known as
      • El cazador de sueños
    • Filming locations
      • Saguaro National Park, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • RTL
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$40,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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