On Sacred Ground

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Horror fan 4 This is a very well made movie based on a true story. It's a sad story but the performances were great. I felt it was to short of a movie and I wanted more. Tim Treakle Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/09/24 Full Review Jerod S The pipeline's story is an interesting one - but the way this drama played out felt heavy handed on one side of the issue. Mapother's PTSD seemed to be manipulated to fit the ending in mind. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/14/24 Full Review Alexander Alika K If not for Amy Smart and her talent I believe it would be even worse of a overthought drama. I do believe you get the story needed to be told but this portrayal was done poorly! Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/22/23 Full Review Miguel R Josh and Rebecca Tickell's "On Sacred Ground" portrays the vibrant spirit of First Nation protesters in the face of the DAPL taking over their sacred territories. I believe the film is made with so much love and respect for the Sioux that you feel as though you are a part of their cause throughout the film. "On Sacred Ground" took me on a journey where my concept of truth was challenged and where floodlight is shined on issues such as PTSD, environmental conservation, and a riveting debate of tradition versus modernity and urbanization. Watching "On Sacred Ground" is a wonderful experience where movie fans can enjoy a film that connects us with our humanity and the planet that we live on. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Callista F Josh and Rebecca Tickell's "On Sacred Ground" is a tragic drama following the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The story takes us along a struggling journalist trying to please the oil companies by writing a piece on the pipeline. The main character Daniel played by William Mapother indulges into his internal conflict as he faces the behind the scenes of the pipeline. The tension thickens as the Sioux tribe is willing to defend their land, the built up pressure is tangible as protests begin to form taunting the oil companies. This cinematic masterpiece has some powerful scenes with strong authentic messages that take place in real time. The interlocking of perspectives from each character arouses curiosity from the audience revealing the two different sides of the story. This movie is an emotionally strong film that is definitely worth giving a watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Karenna W On Sacred Ground is emotionally compelling due to its layered storytelling and incredible heart. Directors Josh and Rebecca Tickell build upon the already moving narrative with stunning visuals and cinematography. By overlaying headlines and graphics related to the Dakota Access Pipeline conflict, the film fosters a powerful visual rhetoric that reminds the audience of the real-life consequences of this story. The pipeline's threat to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation directly impacted real individuals from the Lakota "Sioux" tribe, who as a result took direct action against its construction. The portrayal of the Indigenous community members and allies that protested the pipeline is another one of my favorite aspects of the film. Kerry Knuppe's performance as Mika was truly exceptional and added depth to the already emotionally nuanced narrative. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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