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Kill Radio

Original title: No More Smoke Signals
  • 2008
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Kill Radio (2008)
Documentary

The movie is about the Kili Radio in Porcupine, in The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (SD). Several important Native Americans (and Whites), that have influenced Lakota culture over the years... Read allThe movie is about the Kili Radio in Porcupine, in The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (SD). Several important Native Americans (and Whites), that have influenced Lakota culture over the years, are given a voice. Kili brings the Lakota and other Native Americans closer together.The movie is about the Kili Radio in Porcupine, in The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (SD). Several important Native Americans (and Whites), that have influenced Lakota culture over the years, are given a voice. Kili brings the Lakota and other Native Americans closer together.

  • Director
    • Fanny Bräuning
  • Writer
    • Fanny Bräuning
  • Stars
    • Roxanne Two Bulls
    • John Trudell
    • Bruce Ellison
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    56
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    • Director
      • Fanny Bräuning
    • Writer
      • Fanny Bräuning
    • Stars
      • Roxanne Two Bulls
      • John Trudell
      • Bruce Ellison
    • 3User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Derrick Janis
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    Buzi Two Lance
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    Tom Casey
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    Leonard Peltier
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      • Fanny Bräuning
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    9ujhbrooklyn

    Highly recommended

    I saw the film at the Indian Museum in New York City. The producer Fanny Braeuning and Roxanne Two Bulls were present, spoke about the film and themselves and answered questions. Ms. Two Bulls, whose story is recounted in the film, proved to be a personable, terrific spokesperson for her people.

    The film combines with great skill the story and role of KILI radio on the Pine Ridge Reservation (which is the size of Connecticut and has no newspaper and no movie theater) and contemporary reportage about, and the consequences of, the armed stand-off between members of the American Indian Movement and federal troops in 1973. Its political and social messages are unmistakable.

    The film resonated strongly with the audience, judging by the many questions and comments from audience members, several of whom identified themselves as non-American. This film is an effective teaching tool and should be shown in school and every public library.
    9peter-1061

    This one woke me up

    Shown here as part of a Westerns film festival (I'm an American living in a small Swiss town), I expected what the printed summary said: A documentary on the Lakota people in SD, and how their radio station KILI is a community focal point. I love South Dakota landscapes.

    What I got was a fascinating portrait of life for present-day Lakota on their Pine Ridge reservation, an illuminating account of their struggles since Custer's time to carve out a decent life for themselves, and in fact, a dramatic account of conflict between them and "their" US government, that grew more riveting as the film progressed. Also, a great story, warm and humorous, about achieving and maintaining the community radio station. And, plenty of the magnificent scenery I came for!

    This is a movie that every American should see. I don't know what other films exist on the subject, but it's certainly ironic that it took a Swiss team to make such an insightful and sensitive piece about an American people. It presents a struggle that far too few Americans know much about. The ignorance and disrespect in which non-native Americans hold the natives is an on-going disgrace, and this film seeks to shine a needed light. Thankfully the director avoids the harsh glare, in favor of a lower-key approach that carries us along alternating between daily-life vignettes and expositions of the bigger struggle. I left marveling that these people carry out their lives and present their story with a dignity unwarranted by the depressing reservation conditions and history. It becomes clear that that history remains very much alive, and unfinished, in their souls.

    I have no idea how available this film is/will be in the US, but: Seek it out and watch!

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 2008 (Switzerland)
    • Country of origin
      • Switzerland
    • Official sites
      • filmo.ch
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • No More Smoke Signals
    • Filming locations
      • Black Hills, South Dakota, USA
    • Production companies
      • ARTE
      • Distant Lights Filmproduktion
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      • CHF 500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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