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Reel Injun Documentary (INDG)

Oct 6, 2025

Overview

"Reel Injun" is a documentary film by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond that examines the depiction of North American Indigenous peoples in Hollywood cinema over the past century.

Film Synopsis and Themes

  • Neil Diamond provides both an entertaining and insightful perspective on Native representation in film.
  • The documentary traces how portrayals of Indigenous peoples have evolved or persisted in Hollywood over 100 years.
  • It explores the impact of these portrayals on public perception and Indigenous identity.

Availability and Access

  • The film is available to stream on CBC Gem, requiring user sign-in to watch.
  • Related documentaries, such as "The Good Canadian," "Don't Come Upstairs," "Urban.Indigenous.Proud," "Forage," and "Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick," are also available to signed-in members.

Related Content

  • CBC Gem offers additional Indigenous- and documentary-focused programming for registered users.
  • Categories like "Documentaries," "Society," "Shorts," and "Films" provide more viewing options within similar themes.