Fargo (1996)

Native Film Talk

English - December 12, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings
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Oh Jeez!

This 1996 Coen Brothers film, Fargo depicts a tale of greed, self-sabotage, and authentic life in North Dakota. (Especially the accent)

While Shep Proudfoot (Steve Reevis) was only on screen for a few minutes in the film, he managed to become an iconic character in the collection of Coen Brothers films. Most famous for the epic beating he gives to Steve Buscemi.

While he doesn't wear war paint, admits he's Native, live on a reservation, or is called "Indian." Shep is a Native on screen and somehow everyone watching knew it. How did that happen?!

Listen as I explore casting of Shep Proudfoot, Native representation on screen, positives, and negatives. ALSO I will reveal did Shep actually know Carl?! If he did know him, why did he lie to Jerry? If he didn't know him, how did he know what Carl looked like when he beat him up?

Come along and listen!