A Good Indian

Directed by Andrew George

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

Links:

Watch the feature on MTV
Watch A Good Indian on NSI's website
Interview with Andrew George at the Wildsound Film Festival
Read review featured in The Native American
Link to distributor