We were fortunate to see a Montana-made movie, Winter in the Blood, yesterday, and meet the directors and one cast member (Moses! well done!) at a reception. Thank you to the hosts!
Winter in the Blood is a tough movie to see. The pain the main character deals with is far beyond anything I can imagine living with, even with a difficult diagnosis. The fortunate life I have had the luck to live is so far removed from First Raised's life.
Anyone who has the opportunity to see Andrew and Alex Smith's movie should do so. We may be able to disavow the legacy of disgrace that our country left us in their treatment of our native peoples, but we cannot turn our backs on the pain that so many live with today. This movie brings that pain into sharp focus.
What a luxury to be able to look beyond my own condition to the situation others are or have been dealing with, and feel better as a result. Perspective, perspective, perspective.
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