Neither Wolf Nor Dog

Released Mar 30, 2017

1h 50m

Drama

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An author (Christopher Sweeney) recounts his travels with an Indian elder (Dave Bald Eagle) through the heart of Lakota country.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A really lovely, thoughtful movie.

Sep 16, 2019

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Yolanda Machado

TheWrap

There's far too many moments where the script demands that Kent remind everyone "not all white men" that any appearance of care or understanding is quickly wiped away.

Sep 13, 2019

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Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

While this effort from filmmaker Steven Lewis Simpson is somewhat lacking in technical polish, it boasts an undeniable emotional power and authenticity.

Sep 10, 2019

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Catherine Capellaro

Isthmus (Madison, WI)

The presence of [David William Beautiful] Bald Eagle, sadly, isn't enough to save this movie. It's just enough to make me sad that I wasn't seeing a documentary about his life.

Nov 22, 2019

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Bradley Gibson

Film Threat

the film pays off extravagantly, and, also like Nerburn, you'll be sad when your time with Dan and his extended family is over, and you've been sent back to your regular life.

Sep 23, 2019

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

In many ways, the hubris and folly of the [Founding] Fathers are placed under high scrutiny in writer/director Steven Lewis Simpson's (A Thunder-Being Nation) Neither Wolf Nor Dog, an adaptation of the novel by Kent Nerburn.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 13, 2019

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dave d

Incredibly moving slow-paced film that feels so authentic, at times, it comes off as a documentary. Chief Dave Bald Eagle plays Dan, an elder hoping to use an author to correct the record on how the Native Americans have been treated. The film was adapted from Kent Nerburn's novel of the same name. The acting is stiff, as is the filmmaking, however the messages messages delivered ring so true. It can't be said enough that we were barbaric in our treatment of Native Americans. We should all be ashamed. At the worst it's a good film, but at it's best it could be a life altering moral. Final Score: 8/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Jan O

Very interesting perspective. I've always felt the NA was treated terribly. I enjoyed seeing this from their perspective.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/20

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Audience Member

Incredible story! This movie had such an impact on me. The acting was superb and the filmmaking incredible especially given the small budget. You need to watch this film! You won't be disappointed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

This is an amazing film. I was lucky to catch it in the theater. Couldn't recommend more highly. Please see this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

Wonderful on point 👍🏻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

This is an excellent film! It is quiet and meaningful and lovely. My 14 year old son watched it and loved it as did my husband and I.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Steven Lewis Simpson

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Dave Bald Eagle

Dan

Christopher Sweeney

Kent Nerburn

Richard Ray Whitman

Grover

Roseanne Supernault

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Tatanka Means

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Synopsis

An author (Christopher Sweeney) recounts his travels with an Indian elder (Dave Bald Eagle) through the heart of Lakota country.

Director: Steven Lewis Simpson
Screenwriter: Kent Nerburn, Steven Lewis Simpson
Production Co: Roaring Fire Films, Fatback Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 30, 2017, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 13, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $589.3K
Runtime: 1h 50m