Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr. on ‘Wild Indian’ and How the Film Changed His Life (Guest Column)

Travis Bickle, Michael Corleone, and Daniel Plainview all represent a dark part of ourselves. They are also understandable, complicated characters. Oftentimes they dip their toes in evil affairs. But regardless they represent a deep part of our humanity. At its height, Film can be like a beautiful piece of music that brings a tear to your eye, even though you might not understand why; it can make you laugh at the most absurd things we see in ourselves; it can change a life here and there. I grew up on Indian reservations. The first schools I attended were tribal schools…. Read Full Article