directed by: Neil Diamond, year: 2009
actors: Wes Studi, Adam Beach, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal

Reel Injun (2009) is a provocative documentary by Neil Diamond that traces the portrayal of Indigenous peoples in Hollywood from silent-era stereotypes to modern films. Through archival clips and interviews with Native actors and creators, it interrogates caricatures such as the noble savage, the cowboy brave, and the savage. The film analyzes how cinema shaped public perception while celebrating Indigenous filmmakers reclaiming history and redefining representation.

Indigenous Rights, Documentary, Cultural History, Native American Cinema, Film Analysis