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Celebrate the Native American comedy that has audiences and critics cheering. This is the first of it's kind, a Native American movie by Native Americans. The majority of the cast is from a variety of Canadian First Nations tribes (Coast Salish, Cree, Cayuga, Ojibwa), so there are different cultural backgrounds at work as well. "Smoke Signals" is a journey of the heart, an exploration of what it means to be Indian, venturing into the world outside the rez.
Based on a couple of short stories by Sherman Alexie, Smoke Signals is a lean and assured feature that speaks well of its lengthy, rich evolution, including a development stint at Sundance. The story centers on two young men, Victor and Thomas, who leave their Idaho resevaton to bring back the remains of one the young men's father who had left ten years before. The early part of the film features sharp humorous dialog which turns some stereotypes around. For example, Victor tells Thomas that to look like a proper Indian he should stop smiling and look serious, like he just finished killing a buffalo. Thomas answers that their tribe didn't kill buffalos -- they were fishermen.
As the story progresses, though, it gets more serious. Told in flashbacks and voiceovers, the role of the father is superbly created by Gary Farmer a large size actor with a huge talent. He deserves top billing along with the two young men, played by Adam Beach and Evan Adams. The film is strongest when dealing with the relationship between sons and fathers. Thomas's stories are part Indian legend, part reweaving of the facts surrounding Victor and his father.
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