One of the most evident parts of "Reel Injun" is how Native Americans are not treated like human beings. In films in the 1930s, instead of learning a Native language, instead English was recorded and run backwards. Also, in many films during this era, actors who were not Native would play Native American roles. As film evolved, Native Americans were put into films to play their true roles. However, instead of translating their language, subtitles were added that were completely different than what was actually being said. Soon after, films began to translate the actual Native American language. Throughout films in history, Native Americans were not treated as human beings. "Dances with Wolves" was one of the first films in history to more accurately portray Natives. No matter who one is, we are all human, and one should always be treated as a human being.
Monday, February 3, 2014
We Are All Human Beings
One of the most evident parts of "Reel Injun" is how Native Americans are not treated like human beings. In films in the 1930s, instead of learning a Native language, instead English was recorded and run backwards. Also, in many films during this era, actors who were not Native would play Native American roles. As film evolved, Native Americans were put into films to play their true roles. However, instead of translating their language, subtitles were added that were completely different than what was actually being said. Soon after, films began to translate the actual Native American language. Throughout films in history, Native Americans were not treated as human beings. "Dances with Wolves" was one of the first films in history to more accurately portray Natives. No matter who one is, we are all human, and one should always be treated as a human being.
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