This film portrays historical events and issues from a perspective that was, at the time, not in the mainstream. It executes this with a lot of care and detail. We watched this in class and it shows a great deal about the perspectives, lifestyles and conflicts of the time. However, while well-intentioned, it is a clear example of the "noble savage" and "white saviour" tropes which simplifies the conflict a bit too much.
Review of Dances with Wolves
