Forget Winnetou! Loving in the Wrong Way (2018)

What does a world that respects Indigenous peoples look like, that's working towards ending racism, colonialism, and other intersecting oppression on a global scale?

Director:

Red Haircrow

Writer:

Red Haircrow

Stars:

Johnny Clyde, Gerald 'Kunu' Dittmer, Donna Fann-Boyle

Cast

Credited cast:
Johnny Clyde	...	Himself
Gerald 'Kunu' Dittmer	...	Himself
Donna Fann-Boyle	...	Herself
Viveka Frost	...	Herself
Manuel Garcia	...	Himself
Johnnie Jae	...	Herself
Kristina Kielblock	...	Herself
Hartmut Lutz	...	Himself
Hengameh Yaghoobifarah	...	Herself

Storyline

"Winnetou", the still popular American Indian character created by German author Karl May in the 19th century is a symbol of Native stereotypes, of lingering racism and colonialism: the self-bestowed privilege of taking and using whatever you want, even living peoples, for self-gratification. Intentional or not, these attitudes and behaviors continue the cycle of genocide, and can be harmful to everyone, no matter their ethnicity. Most films on similar topics concentrate only on Native experiences in North America, but through discussions with Natives, living in or having visited Germany, the correction of Eurocentricized history and insight on German society, we'll present why these stereotypes and practices must end: in Germany and worldwide. While some may minimize the effect or harm of stereotypes, they are evidence of much deeper societal issues of injustice, inequality and inequity many countries now face.

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Plot Keywords:

stereotype | native american | 

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Taglines:

Just because it's fiction, doesn't mean it's harmless.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official trailer Official website

Country:

Germany

Language:

English German

Release Date:

11 February 2018 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Forget Winnetou! Loving in the Wrong Way

Filming Locations:

Oklahoma, USA

Box Office

Budget:

€4,500 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Flying with Red Haircrow Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The intense looking Native youth in the film's poster is actually the director's son.

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