Review of Powwow Highway (1989) by Katie F — 02 May 2012

A classic staple in Native American movies. A tad sterotypical by today's standards but none the less a great movie that I have watched over and will watch over again.

This review of Powwow Highway (1989) was written by Katie F on 02 May 2012.

Powwow Highway has generally received positive reviews.

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I have only one thing to say, jesus christ philbert put some clothes on…

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