American Review Magazine iss14

WES STUDI: ACROSS THE DIVIDE

"In 'Last of the Mohicans', in the 'valley massacre scene'
when the Indians attack the column leaving the fort?
Waiting to enact this scene, a real tension developed
- like a real fight was coming. It can get truly
competitive at times. Some real racial hatreds can
come to the fore," says Studi. "And I have to tell 'ya, in
that valley, some really did, there were some broken
ribs, broken bones..." He laughs aloud. "I have to say,
it doesn't hurt your acting. When it comes in close like
that, the blood really does run faster, adrenaline flows.
It's very close to actual combat".....more...
(issue number 14 back issue available)


Contents: issue number 14
Sacred Lands by Woody Kipp (Blackfeet)
Standing Bear Standing Proud...America's
1st Civil Rights Leader
Helping Hands Mean More Houses For Lakota
People
Commercial and Intellectual Exploitation of
Natives Peoples
Taos Pueblo... The Oldest American
Condominium
The Art of Dyeing. Navajo history of dyeing
wool
Dakodicaga... Raised Dakota by Lois Red Elk
Redman Land by Gary Robinson (Choctaw/
Cherokee)
Herbal Roots by Dr.Marie Miczak (Mohawk/
Cherokee)
Apsaalooke Adventure... A portrait of Crow
Country
Come Dance Under The Stars by Sonya Oberly
(Comanche/Osage/Nez Perce)
Wes Studi: Across The Divide. An interview
with Wes Studi
The Changing Fortunes of the Bison

"PSSST. EVER WONDER WHY WE NEVER TAKE YOUR PICTURE?."

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