Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Powwow Highway (1989)


Two Native Amercans leave the Reservation to take a road trip across the badlands of the American Midwest to save one's sister from unjust imprisonment.

Likable Native American feel-good road movie with a slight political stance, but otherwise it's a meandering tale with a colorful cast of characters.

Halliwell (no star): "Rambling road movie that comes to the conclusion that it is morally justifiable for the exploited to lie, cheat and steal."

Maltin***: "Not a totally successful film, but unusual and satisfying, with a standout performance by Farmer, an immensely likable actor who makes his character both endearing and ennobling."

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