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American Indians, Hollywood, and Stereotypes

by: winter rabbit

Sat Feb 21, 2009 at 05:04:23 AM PST

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Racism is based on ignorance and is passed down generationally.  One racist adult caretaker may infect a few children with their racism; however, one racist film or television show would infect many more and more deeply ingrain any racism that already was in existence in my opinion. Examples such as in the following video have contributed to anti - Indian sentiments in the popular American culture in the relevant generations who viewed such films.

VIDEO: How Hollywood stereotyped the Native Americans

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Disrespecting the Pipe: TBS'S "Dances With Groceries"

by: winter rabbit

Fri Feb 20, 2009 at 19:44:56 PM PST

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1st actor: "Do you know what I think this is?"

Carl: "A bottle cap?"

1st actor: "It's an arrow head, Carl. This is probably an ancient Indian relic. Right here, right here in the greens and grains."

Carl: "We're in the handicap zone."

1st actor: "...I bet we can make some money off this; I'm not kidding you."

Especially in light of "The 'redface' era returns(ing)," this is a poignant slap in the face.

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Tyra Banks Confronts Racism Against Native Americans

by: winter rabbit

Sat Nov 15, 2008 at 14:58:37 PM PST

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Tyra Banks:

As Native Americans, I know, as they have been telling us, that there are a lot of stereotypes, um, what are some of the stereotypes that you constantly hear about?

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American Indians, Hollywood, and Stereotypes

by: winter rabbit

Mon Apr 07, 2008 at 19:44:11 PM PDT

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Racism is based on ignorance and is passed down generationally.  One racist adult caretaker may infect a few children with their racism; however, one racist film or television show would infect many more and more deeply ingrain any racism that already was in existence in my opinion. Examples such as in the following video have contributed to anti - Indian sentiments in the popular American culture in the relevant generations who viewed such films.

How Hollywood stereotyped the Native Americans

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