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4 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckWhile this effort from filmmaker Steven Lewis Simpson (who serves as director, producer, cinematographer, editor and co-screenwriter) is somewhat lacking in technical polish, it boasts an undeniable emotional power and authenticity. Much of that stems from the casting of Dave Bald Eagle in the pivotal role of a Lakota elder.
- 70Arizona RepublicRandy CordovaArizona RepublicRandy CordovaThe film is often moving, and some of the performances have a depth and naturalness. But it moves at a pace that can be maddeningly slow and is often long-winded, two traits that stop the momentum dead at times.
- 50Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinLos Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinThis overlong film’s glacial pace and talky, unevenly told narrative undercut its potential power and accessibility.
- 32TheWrapYolanda MachadoTheWrapYolanda MachadoIt would have behooved Simpson to consult others — not just regarding direction, editing and writing, but perhaps just to speak to someone else before taking on this particular narrative and creating yet another Native American story told through a white man’s lens that benefits absolutely no one.