La canción de Hiawatha (1997) watch online HD

Lite Foot does a wonderful job as Hiawatha and Adam Beach is amusing as Chibiabos. Both show that they are capable of far more than this legend, however, it should not be taken lightly. This film was both beautiful and carefully filmed. None of it appears childish, as one might think upon stumbling over it during regular daytime TV. Rather, it is a humbling tale of suffering and searching for the salvation of the Indian Nation. It is well acted and well outfitted. I was troubled at first by the use of so many differing Indians from so many tribes; this would only occur to someone who can trace tribal characteristics. It's a heck of a lot better than allowing Whites to play Indians. In fact, it's so chock-a-block full of talented people that you can't tear your eyes from it. I too, was at first a little troubled by the lack of woodland costuming, but this would have been expensive and time-consuming to create. Woodland Flower beading and designs are intricate and lovely, but they were not missed after a few minutes of viewing. The splendid acting grabs a hold of you. I enjoyed it immensely. Recommended- however, there is some violence which my not be appropriate for viewers under 10 or 12 years of age. Adults may want to explain some of the ritual and religious implications with their children after viewing.

I found this film to be historically accurate enough in terms of what Hiawatha went through to save his folks from disaster. But I found it very interesting in what the cast was wearing in the film. Although the setting was in the Eastern Woodlands, I noticed that some of the clothing resembled a little bit like the Plains style. But then again buffalo hides and deerskin/doeskin hides do look similar to each other. So I suppose that's why the resemblance. The important thing is that it's not just another Hollywoodish kind of film where you see the romanticized "noble savage" garbage in the way that Hollywood has pretty much always seen them. Fortunately enough, ever since "Dances with Wolves" came out in 1990, the overall view of the First Nations has drastically changed from the Hollywoodish type of portrayal of Natives to the more realistic, concrete and abstract views.

Anyways ... this films deserves a 7 out of 10.

Thoroughly enjoyed this presentation of an epic poem. The actors were well-chosen and presented the characters in a believable manner. Each of the characters were portrayed with realism and first-class acting skill. The photography was outstanding and added quality and realism to the movie. The scenery was spectacular and added so much more to the presentation. I recognized many of the actors and appreciated their cultural background being used in a favourable manner for this movie. I would like to see more movies of this quality being produced instead of what is being offered in the current market. This movie is well worth watching a second, third and more times as one sees subtle inferences that one misses upon first viewing.

I guess it held to Longfellow's imaginative poem okay, but the real story of the REAL Hiawatha, it is not.

Fortunately, the story of Hiawatha's journey along with the Peacemaker will be told in the series First Nation's on the Discovery Channel sometime in 2009.

The Truth is always more fascinating than fiction.

I am not affiliated in anyway with the Discovery Channel or the First Nation's Series.

I do know some of the actors and the historical consultant, however.

I don't believe I offered any spoilers in this post. My apologies if there is one.