Review of Smoke Signals (1998) by Jd T — 28 Aug 2007

Hey Victor?! Remember the time your dad took me to Denny's?

This review of Smoke Signals (1998) was written by Jd T on 28 Aug 2007.

Smoke Signals has generally received positive reviews.

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There was an honesty to Smoke Signals that didn't seem forced. Saw this in a class and enjoyed it more than I thought that I would…

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Thats all I could say is crazy…

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Like many road-trip movies, it was a bit disjointed and hard to tell where it was going, but there were many funny and thought-provoking parts…

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By John B (4,244) on 10 Oct 2012

A great addition to the Native film genre. This one was written, directed and acted with members of the community and it is lively and enchanting…

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The deeper strength of Smoke Signals rests on the sensitivity and truthfulness of Farmer’s performance as the ebullient, self-hating alcoholic…

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By Amy R (292) on 15 Apr 2013

A good story that fulfills both its functions in telling a story about a father and son and also the current concerns of Native Americans…

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