_**A Mixed Bag of Feelings About Leaving the Reservation**_ Makwa’s difficult childhood on a Wisconsin Reservation in the eighties is portrayed alongside his cousin Teddo's experiences. Years later, their paths cross again, and the differences between them are striking. Michael Greyeyes and Chaske Spencer lead the film, with Jesse Eisenberg and Kate Bosworth appearing in smaller parts. "Wild Indian" (2021) unfo…

The somber drama “Wild Indian” explores a difficult narrative concerning the repeating patterns of trauma and violence, particularly within Native American communities. Writer/director Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.’s film showcases a largely Indigenous cast, which contributes to a distinct (and also widely relatable) atmosphere. It's a story filled with cultural significance that doesn’t avoid serious subjects like persi…

Going into this film, being an Indigenous production and Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.’s first feature as director, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. Perhaps that's why it ended up resonating with me more than I thought it would. *Wild Indian* explores a deeply troubling event early in the lives of two characters and then charts an unexpected course to illustrate how surprising someone’s life can become, particularl…