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A new generation of Native American talent talks about conquering Hollywood

Five years ago, Sydney Freeland could count the number of well-known Native American actors on one hand. Now, she sees a change happening. “I see somebody new on almost every other show that I had no ...

‘Dark Winds' actor Zahn McClarnon on how Native Americans are ‘finally seeing themselves in film and TV in a positive, non-stereotypical way'

Dark Winds recently concluded its explosive third season with universal critical acclaim and a rare 100 percent "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The AMC+ series stars Zahn McClarnon, who leads a ...
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5 Powerful Native American Actors Changing the Face of Film

Choosing just five Native American actors who have made a significant impact on film is actually a lot harder to do now than it was, say, even 20 years ago. Since the early 2000’s there has been a ...
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UC Riverside professor takes big step for Native American actors

When viewers first see her, Rose, a Native American woman in her 60s, is inside her second-hand shop in the town of Derry, Maine, in 1962. She speaks with another character about the woman’s son. The ...