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| Director: Chris Eyre
Actors: Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer, Tantoo Cardinal
Studio: Miramax Films
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Rating:  188 reviews
Sales Rank: 9069
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Media: VHS Tape
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Running Time: 89 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0788813714
UPC: 786936089691
EAN: 9780788813719
ASIN: 6305210101
Theatrical Release Date: June 26, 1998
Release Date: January 19, 1999
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 Smoke Signals March 24, 2006
Nancy Ward (Indiana)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Smoke Signals, like most American Indian movies, can be enjoyed by the entire family. Following Victor on his quest to find his father tells the story of a young man seeking the answers behind his dad's desertion. I like seeing familiar faces, such as Gary Farmer and Irene Bedard, so many of the American Indian movies. This movie is so appealing that when my borrowed copy was not returned I had to buy another copy so I can watch it time and time again. I rank Smoke Signals as one of my favorite movies.
Put this in your pipe and smoke it April 10, 2007
Valerie Carlson (Boston, MA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
If only movies like "Smoke Signals" were box-office hits, the world would be a better place. Sundance Films recognized this movie's brilliance, so that is something. This movie of friendship and family is both incredibly moving and incredibly funny. I had no idea who the actors (Adam Beach, Evan Adams) were when I rented this movie. I think I was intrigued by the fact that it was a Native American film, and I have an interest in Native American art, literature, music and film. You will be even more touched if you happened to have grown up with an alcoholic father. I rented the movie twice, heard one of the songs from the film, "John Wayne's Teeth" on the radio this past Thanksgiving, and ordered the DVD online the next day. It is one of my favorite movies ever!
reflect, remember and respect February 6, 2002
Valerie (Kansas City, MO USA)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Remember the old adage, "Growing up is hard to do?" Remember those words when you watch this movie. Two teens take on the road in the difficult task of retrieving the remains of ones father. They end up remembering life as they know it, reflecting on the past and learning from it, and come home as men. Not just age wise or anything like that, but real men. With hearts, minds, and "refreshed" spirits.
This movie will make you laugh your head off (if you've had your refresher course in American Indian Humor 101 then it's even funnier) and at the same time it will pull at your heart until you are fighting to understand these people and who they truly are.
I highly recommend it.
On the lighter side? I absolutely loved Thomas (Evan Adams). Pay close attention to the tales he tells. Kind of an American Indian Aesop. I just want to reach out and squeeze his beautiful self.
Victor (Adam Beach) is the macho man through the whole thing. The typically thought of stoic, serious indian. Oh, how wrong it is. Just wait 'til you see those pearly whites.
OH yeah! One more thing. In the end you get to meet grandma. Grandparents are a very important part of American Indian cultures. They are usually the ones who teach the children in the ways of right and wrong within most of our traditions. So when you hear Thomas talk about grandma, pay attention. You'll learn a little more about our peoples.
By the time all is said and done, you will find a new respect of teenagers, the American Indian peoples, and quite possibly for yourself, your family, and your loved ones.
Modern day literary and commercial success! January 5, 2004
Gayla Nelson (OKlahoma United States)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
As a college English professor, I am now showing this movie along with a study of the work "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven" upon which "Smoke Signals" is based, as the final assignment in my American Lit II class. The movie is excellent, with numerous themes including the abandonment by fathers and its effect on children, the reality of the modern day reservation, stereotypical characterization, among others. This is an excellent movie and I highly recommend it, along with all the other writings of Sherman Alexie. He is young and already a prolific writer and I think we will be seeing more great work from him in the future and that his work will withstand the test of time. Look to see him included in college textbooks soon!
FULL OF IMAGINATION March 22, 2005
K. C. Liu (Orange, CA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you're a Native American, you've seen it already, and you know you like it! And you know Suzy Song is the most beautiful Native Indian gal you've ever seen!
This is a very touching and creative story! If you ever struggle to forgive someone because they hurt you deeply, this movie will give you a good insight of what it means to forgive.
Forgiveness will free you, even when they dont deserve the forgiveness. Is there someone that you need to forgive right now? Ask God to help you forgive that person.
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