Directed by:
Jeffrey PalmerCinematography:
Jeffrey PalmerComposer:
Aska MatsumiyaCast:
Beau Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Dwight D. Eisenhower (a.f.), James Earl Jones, Robert Redford, Jim Thorpe (a.f.), Robert I. MesaVOD (1)
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When N. Scott Momaday won the 1969 Pulitzer Prize, it marked one of the first major acknowledgments of Native American literature and the vibrant contemporary culture it described. Now, Momaday’s transportive words come to life in this cinematic biography of one of the most celebrated Native American storytellers. In Jeffrey Palmer’s directorial debut, distinctly expressive animations intersect with stunning footage of the Great Plains as Momaday draws from his Kiowa ancestry and identity to pose universal questions about how we connect to our origins, each other, and the earth. In a series of intimate interviews, Momaday expounds on his life and its many challenges, while insights from the likes of Joy Harjo, Robert Redford, and Jeff and Beau Bridges reveal the impact of his literary contributions. Words from a Bear reveals the inspiring beauty of Momaday’s work while also guiding audiences through the grave historical struggles that Native American communities have faced. The result is a profound celebration of not only Momaday’s writing and history but also the art of storytelling itself. (Sundance Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Beau Bridges
USA
Best movies:
Into the West (2005) (series)
Stargate: Continuum (2008)
The Red Pony (1949)
Jeff Bridges
USA
Best movies:
K-Pax (2001)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
The Last Picture Show (1971)
Dwight D. Eisenhower (a.f.)
USA
Best movies:
A Bridge Too Far (1977) - a.f.
Die Hard 4 (2007) - a.f.
Velikij polkovoděc Georgij Žukov (1995) - a.f.
James Earl Jones
USA
Best movies:
The Simpsons.com (2000) (video compilation)
Dangerous: The Short Films (1993) (video compilation)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Robert Redford
USA
Best movies:
The Sting (1973)
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Out of Africa (1985)
Jim Thorpe (a.f.)
Best movies:
White Heat (1949)
King Kong (1933)
Captain Blood (1935)