Reel Injun_
"On the trail of the Hollywood Indian"
The evolution of the depiction of the various Native American peoples in cinema, from the silent era to the present day: how their image on the screen has changed the way to understand their history and culture.
Starring
Adam Beach, Norman Cohn, Clint Eastwood
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Reel Injun was released 16 years ago in 2010.
Overview
The evolution of the depiction of the various Native American peoples in cinema, from the silent era to the present day: how their image on the screen has ch...
Reel Injun is a Documentary, History film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (20)
Adam Beach
Self
NC
Norman Cohn
Self
Clint Eastwood
Self
Chris Eyre
Self
Graham Greene
Self
CH
Charlie Hill
Self
Jim Jarmusch
Self
Zacharias Kunuk
Self
Sacheen Littlefeather
Self
Russell Means
Self
Robbie Robertson
Self
TS
Tim Spotted Horse
Self
Wes Studi
Self
RT
Robert Tree Cody
Self
John Trudell
Self
JW
Jesse Wente
Self
AD
André Dudemaine
Self
DK
David Kiehn
Self
RR
Rod Rondeaux
Self
RL
Richard La Motte
Self
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (38 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Reel Injun about?
The evolution of the depiction of the various Native American peoples in cinema, from the silent era to the present day: how their image on the screen has changed the way to understand their history and culture.
How long is Reel Injun?
Reel Injun has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Reel Injun?
The cast of Reel Injun includes Adam Beach, Norman Cohn, Clint Eastwood, Chris Eyre, Graham Greene.
What is the rating of Reel Injun?
Reel Injun has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Documentary
History