I often find myself unsatisfied with books 'about' Indians because they are written from the viewpoint of non-Indians.
Many young Japanese were hearing for the first time the words of Native people from the West.
Whatever their reasons, Hollywood, or the entertainment industry, is saying something about Indians. I don't see the rest of the media knocking down any doors to do that.
The Indian story has never been written. Maybe I am the man to do it.
Caribbean literature only has to be true to itself. It doesn't need colonialism or imperialism. It's always been vibrant.
Can you imagine what it would be like if all the Aussie film talent was able to make Australian stories?
In everything I've done, I've always tried to make room for indigenous people, to include them.
Some Native American writers enjoy being called Native American writers.
Second, this epic tale allows the audience to actually listen to the Native Americans and receive their wisdom. Spielberg conveys the respect for Native Americans that is normally lacking in Western films.
