Dreamkeeper

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Starring: Cody Lightning
Rated: Unrated
Type: DVD
Directed By: Steve Barron
Studio: Lions Gate
Release Date: 2004-03-16
Running Time: 180 minutes
A century old storyteller and his grandson a troubled 17 year old boy embarks on a cross country journey toward self-discovery. Like Old Pete's wise tales themselves Dreamkeeper is important and illuminating storytelling for the entire family.System Requirements:Colore/Approx: 180 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: NR UPC: 707729144199 Manufacturer No: 14419

Dreamkeeper
I like Native American culture. I read the reviews for Dreamkeeper and I bought the movie. I have spent time on both the Pineridge and Rosebud Reservations. The movie for the most part correctly portrays the poverty on the rez. The graphic way of telling the Native Stories was great to watch.Dreamkeeper

Meaningful on several levels
The interwoven stories in this movie have entertainment value, historical value, and spiritual/moral value. It's a wonderful family movie. Every time I watch it, I notice something else and it has prompted me to do additional research on historical questions and current issues. I now want to know why the area of the Pine Ridge Reservation is "the poorest zip code in the U.S." This cast and this movie certainly got my attention. Thank you.

The special features included comments from the actors on the influence they were able to have over the dialogue, which was especially meaningful for me. I would love to see a movie entirely written, produced, directed, and acted by Native people, much like the movie 'Fast Runner' by the Inuit of Canada. Dialogue in Lakota with English subtitles would be great. I, too, am tired of misrepresentations in film.

Outstanding!
The movie cover may look not so interesting, but the film itself is outstanding and creative. Great story. Very well-made. I love the fact that the majority of the characters are Native American. One of my favorites!

A Family Must-See
Aside from 'Windwalker' this is one of the most touching films I have had the priviledge of viewing! From the Native American culture to the many stories lost by time, you will be enthralled. For anyone that has travelled 'that road' or gone on their 'spiritual journey' - this film will touch you. This is a must see for all families! Kudos for Hallmark for having the courage to film and air this; I hope they do so again. I believe filmmakers such as these will reap the rewards over an extended period of time rather than all at once as they are accustomed to. THESE are the stories that need to be kept alive...and passed on to all nations...lest we forget... Please purchase this for stocking-stuffers!

Dreams are the teachers that tell a people how to believe
And without them, a people no longer exists. Life's rough on the Pine Ridge Rez. Young Shane's (Eddie Spears) abandoning his traditional family in favor of a gang. His Grandfather (August Schellenberg) wants Shane to take him to the All Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, but Shane doesn't want to leave until a fight with his gang propels him off the rez at a fast clip.

Along the way, Grandfather tells Shane the stories of the Native peoples. This is not just the Lakota stories from Pine Ridge, you also have the story of a young Multnomah Indian who sacrifices herself for the health of her people, the young Cheyenne quill worker who becomes Starwoman, stories of both Spider and Coyote, the two tricksters.

The imagery on this 2 and a half hour special is amazing. The directors have gone to a lot of trouble to create a mystical landscape for the stories to take place and the work far exceeds any 'made for TV' label I've ever seen.

This is also a groundbreaking event. Of 88 characters, 87 are played by Native actors. The Native traditions, including patterns of speech, are respected in this story. "Dreamkeeper" is well worth the time. Be sure to look at the "Making Of" section following the film. The information is fascinating.

Rebecca Kyle, July 2008