Community Cinema Cafe and
WJFF Year-Round Present
REEL INJUN: ON THE TRAIL OF THE HOLLYWOOD INDIAN
Sunday, October 10, 3-5 pm
Free film and discussion

Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes a look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through a century of cinema. Traveling through the heartland of America, and into the Canadian North, Diamond looks at how the myth of "the Injun" has influenced the world's understanding — and misunderstanding — of Natives.

Reel Injun traces the evolution of cinema's depiction of Native people from the silent film era to today, with clips from hundreds of classic and recent Hollywood movies, and candid interviews with celebrated Native and non-Native film celebrities, activists, film critics, and historians including Robbie Robertson, the half-Jewish, half-Mohawk musician and soundtrack composer (Raging Bull, Casino, Gangs of New York).

Canada, 2009, documentary, 60 min, Video. Director: Neil Diamond

Presented by Community Cinema Café, a free monthly program of films and discussions on contemporary topics and the largest civic engagement program in modern television.  Our Community Cinema Café is a joint effort by the Independent Television Service (ITVS), Washington DCJCC and the Social Action and Leadership School for Activists (S.A.L.S.A.). More information at communitycinema-dc.org

Reservations strongly encouraged at reelinjun@communitycinema-dc.org or call (202) 939-0794 for more information.