Skins (2002)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Chris Eyre

Writers:

Adrian C. Louis (novel)
Jennifer D. Lyne (writer)

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Tagline:

The Other American Heroes.

Plot:

An inspirational tale about the relationship between two Sioux Indian brothers living on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation.

Plot Keywords:

Alcoholism | Beer | Liquor Store | Police | Sioux

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Eric Schweig	...	Rudy Yellow Lodge
Graham Greene	...	Mogie Yellow Lodge
Gary Farmer	...	Verdell Weasel Tail
Noah Watts	...	Herbie Yellow Lodge
Lois Red Elk	...	Aunt Helen
Michelle Thrush	...	Stella
Nathaniel Arcand	...	Teen Mogie
Chaske Spencer	...	Teen Rudy
Joseph American Horse	...	Panhandler
Wilda Asimont	...	Neighbor
Dave Bald Eagle	...	Old Soldier
Bruce Bennett	...	Medical Examiner
Robert A. Bennett	...	Officer Comes Running
Gil Birmingham	...	Sonny Yellow Lodge
Joe Black Elk	...	Drill Team Member #1

MPAA:

Rated R for language and violence.

Runtime:

84 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #38550) | Singapore:NC-16

Filming Locations:

Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA

Company:

First Look International

Quotes:

Mogie Yellow Lodge: Well, maybe there is one thing you can do for me.
Rudy Yellow Lodge: What?
Mogie Yellow Lodge: Help me blow the nose off George Washington at Rushmore.

Movie Connections:

References First Blood (1982)

Soundtrack:

WINDS OF LIFE

A good interpretation of the trials of the modern Aboriginal Person, a well thought out film.

I enjoyed this film a lot. So many times are Aboriginal People shown in the Romantic Period (i.e. prairie bareback horse riding, warriors, etc) It may not be Chris' finest edit, but a well thought out film. The actors did their jobs and the film was made on the Pine Ridge Reserve. It shows both ends of the spectrum when it comes to First Natiosn people. Those effected negatively by the modern world, and those who've overcome it's tragedies.

Chris Eyre is great at getting at the truth, many people find some of the content offensive, because it touches home. People have said "this happened to my family," and this is because it has. This is real life.