"A century-old storyteller and his troubled, 17-year-old grandson embark on a cross-country journey toward self-discovery."
| Title | Dreamkeeper |
| Directed By | Steve Barron |
| Label | Lions Gate |
| MPAA Rating | Unrated |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 |
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| Original Release Date | 2003-12-28 |
| Brand | Lions Gate |
| Studio | Lions Gate |
| Starring | Victoria Aberdeen,George Aguilar,Nathaniel Arcand,Gerald Auger,Sekwan Auger |
| Running Time | 180 minutes |
| Release Date | 2004-03-16 |
| Manufacturer | Lions Gate |
| Publisher | Lions Gate |
| Region Code | 1 |
| Theatrical Release Date | 2003-12-28 |
| UPC | 707729144199 |
| EAN | 0707729144199 |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| MPN | 707729144199 |
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Review by NicoleLT, 2010-09-06
This is a beautiful, poignant story. The contrast between today's native struggles and the ancient legends of the past makes for an interesting study. There is hope at the end which is the best part of the film. The scenery is beautiful (all filmed in Alberta!) The acting is very good. A must see for anyone who lives in Canada and the United States because they should know more about our first peoples and their stories.
Review by White Eagle, 2010-08-24
This movie is an excellent example of native american legends as told by the storyteller. The troubled teenager is guided by the legends of old told by grandfather...transforming him with wisdom by the end of the movie. If you are looking for hollywood special effects or a complex plot of drama, look elsewhere. This movie best serves those who realize returning to basics from days of the past is the only sure way to face the complex problems of the modern day.
The only complaint I have is it was all english, except for a few words. Come on..you can't throw in some native language..Cheyenne, Apache, Sioux..something?? I guess you can't have it all. Check out the Windwalker also, a movie of the Cheyenne man searching for his lost son, stolen by the Crow..I'ts all in Cheyenne..ne Chisste:)
Enjoy
Review by Rob Rideout, 2010-08-19
This movie tells the most famous Indian stories of many tribes in an authentic visual way that is beyond comparison. The costumes are all very accurate and the end of this film is worth the whole watch. This is a classic and well worth owning! I too have had my times in the tipi, as chronicled in my book Still Singing, Somehow, so I feel strongly about this film.
Review by Rick Runningbear, 2010-08-16
Of all the Native American Videos I have seen, Dream Keeper is my favorite. It has the perfect blend of history, humor, modern reservation issues, involvment of youth in tradation, and excellent special effects. It is very well done and leaves one feeling happy after viewing it.
Review by Quadradox, 2010-04-17
If we feel our two-footedness, we are all natives on this planet. The richness of this perspective is uniquely spoken and palpably felt through these oral stories drawn from multiple Native American traditions.
One of the most convincing strengths for me was that 87 out of 88 actors/actresses were natives. Their consultation, as well as that of other native professionals throughout the film, was actively saught and heeded seriously. This diligence truly shows. Profoundly so. I was particularly intrigued when an elder and member of the acting team confirmed later (under added features) that the "white" film director consistently gave priority for their own way of expression rather than requiring scenes and lines be done to suit his preconceieved vision.
I am not a "native" in the sense this term is used here. Still, even when I felt like a guest, I knew I had been given a privileged glimpse of an ancient people's treasures, interwoven skillfully with modern life. I felt transported between past and present native reality, but more importantly into their "other worlds" of spirit, dreaming and sacred myths. While permitted to travelling along with a grandfather and his troubled grandson on this red path, I gained more connectedness and reverence.
Although the visual effects were indeed fascinating, for me the power of these stories would not have necessarily required such cinematics. At times I was almost a little overwhelmed/distracted by them.
The myths speak for themselves. I can easily appreciate that native peoples might encounter even deeper significance in them than I have, as an outsider. I am glad if this is so. I am also deeply thankful for the opportunity to have witnessed them too through the DreamKeeper!
