The Invaders

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David K The Western, and film generally, continued to develop in this 3-reeler led by important early film maker, Thomas Ince. The subject matter - the casual breaking of a treaty with the Sioux by American military officers who viewed every treaty as a step towards expanding White control over the continent - was a far more realistic view of the wars with Native Americans and the US' complicity in those wars than would come later. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Audience Member According to the program notes, this was a breakthrough for the Western in its length and in using actual Sioux to play the Indians. There is an amazing "staging in depth" shot with action going on in the foreground and a mile away. The DVD presentation is excellent with MacDowell's From an Indian Lodge incorporated into the score and an interesting commentary by a U. Oregon professor in American Indian law. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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