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Chris Eyre is considered a pivotal figure in Native American cinema. His work has not only contributed to a greater understanding and appreciation of Native American cultures in mainstream media but has also inspired a new generation of Native American filmmakers.
Aug 3, 2023 · ‘Dark Winds’ Director Chris Eyre on Why Native Stories Are Finally Getting Made: ‘This Door Is Blown Open’. By Pat Saperstein. Michael Moriatis/AMC. When Chris Eyre ‘s “Smoke Signals” won...
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Chris Eyre, the nation's most celebrated American Indian film director, was born in Oregon. An enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, he gained national attention in 1998 with the movie Smoke Signals .
In this exclusive conversation with Chris Eyre and AFI Conservatory Fellows in November 2020, the acclaimed filmmaker leads a discussion about Native American identity in the movies.
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Apr 20, 2009 · Native American history has been often taught in schools. But from whose perspective? Filmmaker Chris Eyre discusses his new documentary We Shall Remain, a five part series on PBS.
May 29, 2009 · Feature film director Chris Eyre has been giving a voice to contemporary Native American people ever since his 1998 indie hit Smoke Signals. Director Ric Burns has built his career on...
Jun 9, 2022 · A member of the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Eyre is widely considered one of the most acclaimed Native American filmmakers of his generation. However, the gregarious and gentle...
