Skins (2002 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Chris Eyre |
| Produced by | Brenda J. Chambers Chris Cooney Jeff Cooney Chris Eyre Jon Kilik Jennifer D. Lyne Eugene Mazzola David Pomier Larry T. Pourier |
| Written by | Adrian C. Louis Jennifer D. Lyne |
| Starring | Eric Schweig Graham Greene Gary Farmer Noah Watts Michael Spears Lois Red Elk Michelle Thrush Misty Upham |
| Music by | BC Smith |
| Cinematography | Stephen Kazmierski |
| Editing by | Paul Trejo |
| Studio | Starz Encore Entertainment Grandview Pictures Aboriginal Peoples Television Network |
| Distributed by | First Look Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 2002 |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Money made | $249,204 |
Skins is an American movie from 2002 directed by Chris Eyre. It's based on a book by Adrian C. Louis. The story takes place on a made-up place called the Beaver Creek Indian Reservation in South Dakota, near the Nebraska border. This place is a lot like the real Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where the movie was filmed. The main character, Rudy Yellow Lodge (Eric Schweig), is a police officer for the Lakota Sioux tribe. He tries to help his older brother, Mogie (Graham Greene), who used to be a football star but is now facing many challenges. Winona LaDuke also appears briefly in the film as Rose Two Buffalo.
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Important Ideas in the Film
Respecting Native American Lands
The movie shows how the expansion of the United States affected Native Americans. The Pine Ridge Reservation is close to Mount Rushmore. This huge monument, with faces of American leaders carved into it, is on land that is very important to the Sioux people. The film highlights how some historical actions did not show respect for Native American lands and traditions. The movie also mentions the historical site of Wounded Knee, which is on the Pine Ridge Reservation. This helps viewers understand the long history and experiences of Native Americans in the area.
Finding Fairness for Native Americans
Skins also looks at the idea of fairness for Native Americans. The film explores how the government's rules have affected indigenous communities. Rudy, the police officer, tries to find his own ways to make things right and help his community. He believes in standing up for what is fair, even when it's difficult.
Meet the Characters
- Eric Schweig as Rudy Yellow Lodge
- Graham Greene as Mogie Yellow Lodge
- Gary Farmer as Verdell Weasel Tail
- Noah Watts as Herbie Yellow Lodge
- Lois Red Elk as Aunt Helen
- Michelle Thrush as Stella
- Gil Birmingham as Sonny Yellow Lodge
- Elaine Miles as Rondella Roubaix
- Michael Spears as Teddy Yellow Lodge
- Misty Upham as Mrs. Blue Cloud
- Tina Keeper as Dr. Fitzgerald
- Delanna Studi as Francine
Awards and Recognition
- In 2002, Graham Greene won the Best Actor Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
- In 2003, the film received a PRISM Award in the Theatrical Feature Film category.
