Dance Me Outside [VHS]
starring: Ryan Rajendra Black, Adam Beach, Jennifer Podemski, Michael Greyeyes, Lisa LaCroix
directed by: Bruce McDonald
directed by: Bruce McDonald
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Bruce McDonald's wry adaptation of a W.P. Kinsella novel is an engaging,touching story about an awkward passage into manhood and love for an18-year-old Indian metalhead on the Kidabanesee Reserve in Ontario.SilasCrow (Ryan Black) is a drifting young fellow dragging his feet about enteringa school for auto mechanics.While loosely entertaining the idea of writing,Silas unprofitably kills all his time with a thickheaded buddy, FrankFencepost (Adam Beach), and watches his old girlfriend, Sadie Maracle(Jennifer Podemski), grow away from him as she takes up native issues withadmirable commitment.A visit by Silas's older sister, Ilianna (Lisa LaCroix)(with her new, white-and-uptight husband reluctantly in tow), plus thesimultaneous reappearance of Ilianna's old flame, ex-con Gooch (MichaelGreyeyes), and the unpunished murder of a native girl by a white thug set offa series of events culminating in redemptive acts of love and honor.Bigthemes, yes, but McDonald (Highway 61) has wisely chosen to emphasizethe charm of his characters, make sport of spiritual clichés and Indian chic(there's a funny bit in which Silas gets Ilianna's husband drunk andintroduces him to a bogus animal guide), and allow the cruelty of whitejustice against natives to speak (often comically) for itself. --TomKeogh
Bruce McDonald's wry adaptation of a W.P. Kinsella novel is an engaging,touching story about an awkward passage into manhood and love for an18-year-old Indian metalhead on the Kidabanesee Reserve in Ontario.SilasCrow (Ryan Black) is a drifting young fellow dragging his feet about enteringa school for auto mechanics.While loosely entertaining the idea of writing,Silas unprofitably kills all his time with a thickheaded buddy, FrankFencepost (Adam Beach), and watches his old girlfriend, Sadie Maracle(Jennifer Podemski), grow away from him as she takes up native issues withadmirable commitment.A visit by Silas's older sister, Ilianna (Lisa LaCroix)(with her new, white-and-uptight husband reluctantly in tow), plus thesimultaneous reappearance of Ilianna's old flame, ex-con Gooch (MichaelGreyeyes), and the unpunished murder of a native girl by a white thug set offa series of events culminating in redemptive acts of love and honor.Bigthemes, yes, but McDonald (Highway 61) has wisely chosen to emphasizethe charm of his characters, make sport of spiritual clichés and Indian chic(there's a funny bit in which Silas gets Ilianna's husband drunk andintroduces him to a bogus animal guide), and allow the cruelty of whitejustice against natives to speak (often comically) for itself. --TomKeogh
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- Definite hidden gem
I am not Native but can only guess that this is a close approximation of life on a Reservation to some degree. This film has caused me to wonder many evenings what was factual and what was fictional. Obviously, there are still some stereotypes regarding both people - whites and natives. What I liked was that the movie showed some real issues without getting too preachy. It pointed out what some of the basic problems facing Natives are and gave the audience a chance to learn through humor, and yes, ... Read More
Rating: - Dance M Outside
This is a really good movie and can give the viewer a small window into what reservation life is and was like for American Indians.
Rating: - Fantastic First Nation Film
This is one of the best movies I have seen. The cast is full of young indigenous actors who do an outstanding job. The story has a little bit of everything: love, revenge, injustice, sex, and especially humor. The music is great also. I actually prefer this movie over Smoke Signals, which is an excellent film.In fact, I have watched it several times.On a more serious note, the film addresses a lot of pertinent contemporary issues regarding indigenous people. It's definitely worth watching! ... Read More
Rating: - Dance me back
If you want to see a movie showing Adam Beach and Michael Greyeyes in their earlier days, this is one. Its a great movie that shows how difficult growing up on the rez can be. I wish we had more Native American movies showing their lives and thoughts about present day as well as their traditional stories put into historical movies, etc. as well.
Rating: - Very Good
I watched it one night, well actually one morning when I couldnt sleep at like 1:00 in the morning. Ever since I saw it I have been trying to rent it or buy it. This is one of the best movies I have ever seen..and I thing about anyone will like it.
- Definite hidden gemI am not Native but can only guess that this is a close approximation of life on a Reservation to some degree. This film has caused me to wonder many evenings what was factual and what was fictional. Obviously, there are still some stereotypes regarding both people - whites and natives. What I liked was that the movie showed some real issues without getting too preachy. It pointed out what some of the basic problems facing Natives are and gave the audience a chance to learn through humor, and yes, ... Read More
- Dance M OutsideThis is a really good movie and can give the viewer a small window into what reservation life is and was like for American Indians.
- Fantastic First Nation FilmThis is one of the best movies I have seen. The cast is full of young indigenous actors who do an outstanding job. The story has a little bit of everything: love, revenge, injustice, sex, and especially humor. The music is great also. I actually prefer this movie over Smoke Signals, which is an excellent film.In fact, I have watched it several times.On a more serious note, the film addresses a lot of pertinent contemporary issues regarding indigenous people. It's definitely worth watching! ... Read More
- Dance me backIf you want to see a movie showing Adam Beach and Michael Greyeyes in their earlier days, this is one. Its a great movie that shows how difficult growing up on the rez can be. I wish we had more Native American movies showing their lives and thoughts about present day as well as their traditional stories put into historical movies, etc. as well.
- Very GoodI watched it one night, well actually one morning when I couldnt sleep at like 1:00 in the morning. Ever since I saw it I have been trying to rent it or buy it. This is one of the best movies I have ever seen..and I thing about anyone will like it.
