Imprint (2007)

Shayla Stonefeather, a Native American attorney prosecuting a Lakota teen in a controversial murder trial, returns to the reservation to say goodbye to her dying father. After the teen is ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Linn

Writers:

Michael Linn, Keith Davenport

Stars:

Tonantzin Carmelo, Carla-Rae, Michael Spears

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Tonantzin Carmelo	...	Shayla Stonefeather
Carla-Rae	...	Rebecca Stonefeather (as Carla-Rae Holland)
Michael Spears	...	Tom Greyhorse
Cory Brusseau	...	Jonathan Freeman
Charlie White Buffalo	...	Sam Stonefeather
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dave Bald Eagle	...	Medicine Man
Mark Barnes	...	Jury Foreman
Emmanuel Black Bear	...	Birthday-Party Musician
Tim Black Bear	...	Birthday-Party Musician
Tokala Black Elk	...	Nathaniel Stonefeather (as Gerald Tokala Clifford)
Joseph Medicine Blanket	...	Robbie Whiteshirt
Pony Boy	...	Spirit Horse
Russell Chewey	...	Frank Whiteshirt
Jennifer Dowling	...	Denver 3 Reporter
Shay Eyre	...	Young Girl at Party (as Shahiyela Pourier-Eyre)

Storyline

Shayla Stonefeather, a Native American attorney prosecuting a Lakota teen in a controversial murder trial, returns to the reservation to say goodbye to her dying father. After the teen is killed, she hears ghostly voices and sees strange visions that cause her to re-examine beliefs she thought she left behind.

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Plot Keywords:

native american | trial | dying father | south dakota | wolf | 

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Taglines:

Can You Hear Their Cries?

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, some frightening images and drug references

Did You Know?

Trivia

Tonantzin Carmelo (Shayla) and Michael Spears (Tom Greyhorse) played brother and sister on Into The West (2005). Their grandfather, on Into The West, was played by Dave Bald Eagle (Medicine Man).

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Quotes

Medicine Man: I listen to the screams of the wounded and dying carried on the wind across the prarie. It was about this time when the white men attacked, they slaughtered them. They slaughtered defenseless men, women and children. Their blood spilled here on this ground. We forget about these things, but the trees - they remember. The rocks and the earth... they remember when we forget. The story forever imprinted, imprinted on this land. If we listen they will guide us, give us visions, tell us stories. ...
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User Reviews

I found this movie very enjoyable.

This movie started out by moving from the modern life in the city to the Indian reservation of the main character. I don't know how much of what was portrayed is true and what is fiction. I assume the story was fiction. On one hand it is a study of guilt and what it can lead to. On the other hand it is a study of possible religious beliefs of this tribe of Indians and the upbringing of the main character. The tribe's Medicine man didn't have to do much acting as he was a natural for the part. He looked like Little Jimmy Dickens when I first saw him but of course he wasn't. The acting was OK but the story line and mysticism kept me involved with the story till the end. One thing I never did figure out was the roll of the wolf. This movie is a little old but if you get a chance to see it, take it. It will be worth your while.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 March 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

A múlt bélyege

Filming Locations:

Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Linn Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color