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I have the DVD of this film; it was never shown in theatres where I live (Texas), so I bought it. I thought it was a very respectable debut for Rick Schroder as a filmmaker. Russell Means was a standout as the boxing coach. Eddie Spears did a good job as the angry young man going through an identity crisis when he suddenly discovers that he is mixed blood. I'd never seen Julia Jones in a film before; she is beautiful and does a good job as the single Mom who's in love with Black Cloud.
One of the best things about this movie is the film location. The cinematography of the Navajo Nation lands, especially Canyon de Chelly, is spectacular. At times, I felt like I was watching one of the old John Ford westerns. I especially liked the scenes with the wild horses running free. Another nice touch was the music by Tim McGraw. He makes his acting debut in this film (it was shot before Friday Night Lights). Although it was his first try at acting, he seemed very natural in the role of the sheriff.
I reviewed the film for Amazon (where I bought it), and gave it four out of five stars. As far as bad reviews, don't let that stop you from seeing the film. Often, I really like films that are panned by the film critics. They have their own agenda you know, and promoting Native American films is probably not a part of that agenda. In case you mistake my remarks, I am not a Native American; I have no ax to grind here. I'm just telling it like I see it.