Lecture to Look at Movie Images of Native Americans November 16, 2008

John N. Low, a member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, will present a historical survey of how Native Americans have been portrayed in movies Sunday, November 16, at 1 p.m. at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 Central St., Evanston.

In an illustrated talk titled Native Americans in Film, Low will show and discuss still images from films dating from the silent movie era to the present day. As examples, he will draw on films produced by Native as well as non-Native filmmakers to illustrate various cinematic perspectives on American Indian history, culture, everyday life, and contemporary issues.

According to Low, Native imagery in films has gone through phases. Natives have been variously portrayed as savage villains, mythic figures, environmental icons, and noble remnants of a wonderful but dying civilization. Since the 1960s, Natives have figured more prominently and sympathetically in Hollywood films but often within clichd scenarios and with non-Natives playing Native characters. Low will also explore the recent burgeoning of Native-made feature films and documentaries.

Admission to the presentation is included with an entrance donation to the museum. Suggested donation is $5 for adults; $2.50 for seniors, students, and children. Maximum suggested admission per family is $10. For information, phone (847) 475-1030. On the Net: http://www.mitchellmuseum.org.

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