"The Legend of Walks Far Woman" tells the story of a native american woman that is excluded by her tribe after she fights her abusive husband.
There are many aspects to like and dislike about this movie. The story itself has very emancipated elements and touches topics that still today (sadly) are very much worth being discussed, such as domestic violence and group dynamics in relation with hierarchies. On the other hand I don't get why you can't just cast native american actors for parts that are clearly meant to be native americans. So in the same way this film is progressive, it is also offending. The way the story is told is rather classic and can feel a bit lengthy at times, but it is still carried out decently.
All in all this is a movie which you can praise for some aspects very much worth praising and at the same time criticize for some eagerly obvious reasons. Judge yourself.
There are many aspects to like and dislike about this movie. The story itself has very emancipated elements and touches topics that still today (sadly) are very much worth being discussed, such as domestic violence and group dynamics in relation with hierarchies. On the other hand I don't get why you can't just cast native american actors for parts that are clearly meant to be native americans. So in the same way this film is progressive, it is also offending. The way the story is told is rather classic and can feel a bit lengthy at times, but it is still carried out decently.
All in all this is a movie which you can praise for some aspects very much worth praising and at the same time criticize for some eagerly obvious reasons. Judge yourself.