In this episode of Midnight Viewing's Fusco Fest, Father Malone and HP are joined by special guest Ashly Marie Tom Osborne, a project director for the Moapa Band of Paiutes. They dive into John Fusco's 1992 film 'Thunderheart', discussing its depiction of Native American issues, the role of mysticism, and its portrayal of identity and corruption.

00:00 Introduction to Fusco Fest
02:12 First Impressions of Thunderheart
04:16 Cultural Representation and Critique
05:40 Tropes and Stereotypes in Thunderheart
08:03 Environmental and Community Issues
23:27 John Trudell
31:36 AIM and Government Overreach
42:13 The Importance of Native American History 
53:23 Final Thoughts 

Father Malone
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HP
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ASHLY MARIE TOM OSBORNE
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