This movie was cited specifically by Stephen Hillenburg--creator of SpongeBob SquarePants--on the conception of his most infamous and well-loved episodes of the show: "Pizza Delivery."
John Trudell appears as Louie Short Hair in his first film role. David Seals, another AIM member and contemporary of John Trudell in the AIM hierarchy was the author of the novel, "Powwow Highway" which is the basis for the screenplay. Seals' son Sky plays the son of Bonnie Red Bow.