Although The Revenant, a semi-biographical historical drama which was filmed in Calgary’s backyard, boasts a diverse cast, it’s handling of Indigenous characters often does more harm than good.
At some point, every Native American actor comes to a career crossroads and has to answer the question: Do I participate in stereotyping or maintain my cultural integrity?
Cultural appropriation is a common complaint about the media and not surprising here — and disappointing, as "Moana" is overall an uplifting, beautiful film. But the film's achievements are not enough for some to cite progress toward more accurate,…
In her series Real NDNz Re-Take Hollywood, Peters recreated iconic classic Hollywood photographs, with Indigenous actors portraying stars like Audrey Hepburn, Elvis Presley and Ava Gardner.