FX on Hulu’s Reservation Dogs isn’t just a refreshingly authentic take on Indigenous life, it’s also an important step for representation. Not only is every main cast member on the Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi-created series Indigenous — including Kawennáhere… Continue Reading
Image Source: FX Episode three of Reservation Dogs shows Elora (Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs) visiting Uncle Brownie (Gary Farmer) in hopes that he will teach the Rez Dogs how to fight so they can defend themselves against their new rival gang,… Continue Reading
The importance of pop culture on Reservation Dogs is ingrained in its very name, which is a take on Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. “Pop culture is important, because in these rural places, especially now with the internet and everything, that’s… Continue Reading
Whether it’s characters named for pop culture references or cheekily placed nods to stereotypical Indigenous tropes, FX on Hulu’s Reservation Dogs is all about showing the blend between cultures. Outside of homages to films like Platoon, Friday, and Boyz n… Continue Reading
Representation is a major focal point in Hollywood – not just in regards to who is seen on TV, but how they are seen. For Native and Indigenous people, this struggle has particular significance. Long depicted on screen as outsiders… Continue Reading