I saw it when it came out and LOVED it...without even realizing it had such a great local connection.
Like filming scenes on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation and in downtown Spokane. And the screenwriter being Sherman Alexie...a National Book Award Winner and New York Times best selling author whose writing draws largely on his experiences as a Native American growing up on the Spokane Indian reservation.
Synopsis: Young Indian 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 his tough son Victor), 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, but only if Thomas will also go with him. Thomas and Victor hit the road. (from imdb.com)
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'Smoke Signals' is the only film ever written and directed by Native Americans that received national and international distribution. The film cost about $2 million to produce and grossed $6.8 million at the box office.
I can hardly imagine anything more fun than watching it at the Cutter with a bunch of folks that made an effort to see this wonderful groundbreaking film. What a perfect way to kick off our event.
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