Talk:Issue of Indigenous Representation in Hollywood

Hi!

I enjoyed reading your wiki draft, you're writing is very to the point and easy to follow. I think this topic is super important and know you'll have a great finished product. I know this is just a draft but definitely make sure to update your references section and include links to them in your writing, it would really suck to lose marks for formatting like that. I like how your first topic is based on very recent events and not sure what else you intend to write about but maybe show how Indigenous representation has changed(or remained stagnant) in Hollywood throughout the years. When indigenous people are included in movies what common stereotypes do they portray. Why do Indigenous people agree to roles that misrepresent their culture and communities? What can be done moving forward? and so on are some subtopics you may want to consider when working on the finished product.

Hi really liked how relatable and easy to read you made this wiki. I think some things to add would be the impacts of having Indigenous representation in Hollywood, statistics on representation of different groups, and maybe more unknown smaller directors and Indigenous film makers. I’m so glad your doing this and I’m looking forward to the finished product! A good book that you might be able to cite is Indians In Unexpected Places!

Hey, thanks for the response! I'm definitely hoping to reference the Indigenous influence in smaller screen films. Thank you for the book suggestion, I really appreciate it!

Hello,

Thank you for your posting in regards to Indigenous representation in Hollywood. I really never thought about the lack of representation until reading this, rarely do we see a movie show Indigenous culture or a day in the life. I do feel that more information in regards to Indigenous culture should be addressed to show how the government has segregated Indigenous communities therefore in modern society we have not necessarily been treating them equally. I do believe reading an article in regards to Marlon Brando rejecting the award and I felt this was a bold move at such a prestigious event, but I can see why he made the decision he made. Involving Indigenous people to create content is a great way to help bolster those communities and not segregate them.

Hey, thanks for the advice! Since this was just a draft, I am definitely planning to address Indigenous culture in my history section, but I never thought about adding in the constraints from the government that was obviously present.