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Killers of the Flower Moon Episode

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On this episode of Book Interrupted Kim’s book pick, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann is discussed. Topics include problematic depictions of Indigenous people, the correct pronunciation of “Osage”, colonialism, and how many white people were involved in the making of the movie. Everyone agrees that the movie was too long, but there are differing opinions on enjoyment.

This book was made into a movie in 2023 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone.

Discussion Points: 

  • The fact base writing style of the book
  • Book vs movie
  • There were additional killers that weren’t prosecuted
  • Stereotypes of Indigenous people in film
  • Victim blaming
  • Colonialism
  • White man created both the movie and the book
  • The exploitation of the Osage
  • Radio show at the end with Jack White

    • Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: 

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    Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

    Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

    (Movie) Killers of the Flower Moon

    The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King

    (Book) Killers of the Flower Moon

    Colonialism

    Osage

    Jack White album Lazaretto Album

    Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

    STEM Talk Podcast with Dr. Peter Pirolli

    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins

    The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

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