Inconvenient Indian is a documentary directed by Michelle Latimer in 2020 and based on the book The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America by Thomas King, first published in 2012. The documentary features Gail Maurice, Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Nyla Innuksuk, Thomas King, Kent Monkman, and others.
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The documentary explores the history, experiences, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples in North America, particularly focusing on the impact of colonization and the ongoing struggles for land, rights, and identity. The film sheds light on Indigenous resilience, resistance, and cultural resurgence through personal stories, interviews, archival footage, and visual storytelling.
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Year
2020
Minutes
90
Movie Rate
7.80
Source: IMDb
Year
2012
Pages
266
Book Rate
8.48
S: Goodreads
Book
The Inconvenient Indian
Subtitle: A Curious Account of Native People in North America
Author: Thomas King
Country: Canada
First published in: 2012
Length: 266 pages
Genre: Non Fiction
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