A Good Indian
Directed by Andrew George
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Unfortunately, this type of scenario is typical in Northwestern Ontario, and likely other places in the world. We created this film to examine the prejudice that seems to exist today in regards to our indigenous people, but to also examine mixed culture and identity.
Shot in 2009 in Fort Frances, Ontario with my All Good Projects crew
Shot in 2009 in Fort Frances, Ontario with my All Good Projects crew
Running time: 8 mins
Released 2010
Are you comfortable with who you are?
Concept: Have you ever held your tongue during a conversation for fear of provoking confrontation? Did you later regret the decision?
In A Good Indian, Tom finds himself in a familiar situation and conversation with two regulars at a local bar. Historically, Tom has tolerated such discussion in hopes of avoiding confrontation. Will he do the same tonight, and what more will he learn in the process?
Directors Statement: I can’t help but to relate to Tom in A Good Indian. Growing up a white, non-status First Nation (my father is a visible status Indian), I’ve found myself in situations where First Nation people were talked of negatively on a regular basis. I always wondered if I’d be hearing the same sort of thing if I were visibly First Nation, like many of my cousins. It’s now to a point where I now feel like an undercover “Indian,” regularly gathering intel on those who have outrageous and ignorant views toward aboriginal people. But this film not only relates to First Nations issues, it also relates to society, conflict, pride, and identity. How does one react to someone talking negatively about you, either directly or indirectly? How responsible are those who facilitate or allow such conversation? What is acceptable conversation in society? These are all questions raised in A Good Indian.
Film Festival Screenings:
• Babelgum (2010) - Online
• Young Cuts Film Festival (2010) - Montreal
• Wildsound Film Festival (2010) - Toronto
• Rendez-Vous With Madness (2010) - Toronto
• American Indian Film Festival (2010) - San Francisco
• Mispon Film Festival (2010) - Regina
• Columbia Native American Film and Video Festival of the Southeast (2010) - Winner of BEST DRAMA
• NSI Online Film Fest (Fall 2010)
• Dreamspeakers (2011) - Winner of Best Short Film
• Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Fest 2011
• Red Fork Film Festival 2011
• Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival 2011
• Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival 2012
• Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival 2012
Links:
Watch Andrew featured on MTV
Interview with Andrew George at the Wildsound Film Festival
Read review featured in The Native American
Link to distributor
Released 2010
Are you comfortable with who you are?
Concept: Have you ever held your tongue during a conversation for fear of provoking confrontation? Did you later regret the decision?
In A Good Indian, Tom finds himself in a familiar situation and conversation with two regulars at a local bar. Historically, Tom has tolerated such discussion in hopes of avoiding confrontation. Will he do the same tonight, and what more will he learn in the process?
Directors Statement: I can’t help but to relate to Tom in A Good Indian. Growing up a white, non-status First Nation (my father is a visible status Indian), I’ve found myself in situations where First Nation people were talked of negatively on a regular basis. I always wondered if I’d be hearing the same sort of thing if I were visibly First Nation, like many of my cousins. It’s now to a point where I now feel like an undercover “Indian,” regularly gathering intel on those who have outrageous and ignorant views toward aboriginal people. But this film not only relates to First Nations issues, it also relates to society, conflict, pride, and identity. How does one react to someone talking negatively about you, either directly or indirectly? How responsible are those who facilitate or allow such conversation? What is acceptable conversation in society? These are all questions raised in A Good Indian.
Film Festival Screenings:
• Babelgum (2010) - Online
• Young Cuts Film Festival (2010) - Montreal
• Wildsound Film Festival (2010) - Toronto
• Rendez-Vous With Madness (2010) - Toronto
• American Indian Film Festival (2010) - San Francisco
• Mispon Film Festival (2010) - Regina
• Columbia Native American Film and Video Festival of the Southeast (2010) - Winner of BEST DRAMA
• NSI Online Film Fest (Fall 2010)
• Dreamspeakers (2011) - Winner of Best Short Film
• Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Fest 2011
• Red Fork Film Festival 2011
• Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival 2011
• Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival 2012
• Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival 2012
Links:
Watch Andrew featured on MTV
Interview with Andrew George at the Wildsound Film Festival
Read review featured in The Native American
Link to distributor