Little Wound's Warriors

This documentary gives insight into the world of high school students attending Little Wound School in Kyle, South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota reservation. Many of their problems are familiar to all high schoolers, but there are differences in degree of impact on the lives of these students in subjects such as alcoholism, suicide, abuse and life expectations. Most offer a hopeful outlook of improved lives for themselves and their families, but not all. Some cultural aspects were new to me and enlightening about their culture. The documentary was beautifully filmed. Interviews were standard, but outside photography was often gorgeous. There are a few emotional scenes which might disturb younger viewers, but there is nothing worse than PG. I recommend this documentary for all ages and for those seeking insights into life on modern day Reservation.