Smoke Signals (1998)
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
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The Highway of Tears (And Maybe Hope)
"I remember, what was that movie, Smoke Signals, I think?"
— Chuck
Chuck references the film to illustrate the concept of a shared 'res car' relevant to hitchhiking on reservations.
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Native American Reservations
"I would also direct people to the movie Smoke Signals that was made not too long ago."
— Chuck
Chuck recommends this film as a good depiction of reservation life in a lighthearted but accurate manner.
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Cast
Adam Beach
Victor Joseph
Evan Adams
Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Irene Bedard
Suzy Song
Gary Farmer
Arnold Joseph
Tantoo Cardinal
Arlene Joseph
Cody Lightning
Young Victor Joseph
Simon Baker
Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Monique Mojica
Grandma Builds-the-Fire
John Trudell
Randy Peone
Elaine Miles
Lucy
Michael Greyeyes
Junior Polatkin
Michelle St. John
Velma
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