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Skins (2002)
Director: Chris Eyre
Cast: Graham Greene, Eric Schweig, Gary Farmer, Noah Watts
Runtime84 min
RatingR
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An inspirational tale about the relationship between two Sioux Indian brothers living on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation.
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Skins (2002), directed by Chris Eyre, is an inspirational drama about the relationship between two Sioux Indian brothers living on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation. The film has been well-received by critics, who praise its authentic portrayal of Native American life, and it received several award nominations, including at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Skins (2002), directed by Chris Eyre, offers an inspirational and poignant look at the lives of two Sioux Indian brothers living on the Pine Ridge reservation. The film blends powerful drama with moments of humor, and the performances by Graham Greene, Eric Schweig, and Gary Farmer bring a striking authenticity to the story.
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Skins is a 2002 American feature film by Chris Eyre and based upon the novel of the same name by Adrian C. Louis. It was filmed on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, which served as the setting in the novel. Lakota Sioux tribal police officer Rudy Yellow Lodge struggles to rescue his older, alcoholic brother, Mogie, a former football star who was wounded in combat three times in Vietnam. Winona LaDuke makes a cameo appearance as Rose Two Buffalo.
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