When a rare Lakota Ghost Shirt falls into the black market in a small town in South Dakota, the lives of local outsiders and outcasts violently intertwine.
When a rare Lakota Ghost Shirt falls into the black market in a small town in South Dakota, the lives of local outsiders and outcasts violently intertwine.
The film leans left due to its central focus on Native American issues, indigenous resistance against exploitation, and the reclamation of sacred cultural heritage, further reinforced by references to left-wing political theorists.
The film features a multi-ethnic ensemble cast, with a strong focus on Native American characters and cultural heritage. Its narrative directly engages with the marginalization of Indigenous people and the complexities of cultural theft, making these themes central to the story.
The film features Mandy Starr and other female characters who actively engage in and win direct physical confrontations against male opponents during the climax, successfully defending their home.
Americana does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While a minor, offhand remark about being gay is present, it does not contribute to a meaningful portrayal or exploration of LGBTQ+ identities or experiences, resulting in no net impact.
Based on the provided information, there is no evidence of gender-swapping in the casting of Americana. Characters' genders align with their portrayals, and the film does not involve any notable instances of gender role reversal in casting.
The provided information explicitly states there is no evidence of race-swapping in the casting of Americana. Native American characters are portrayed by actors of Indigenous descent, and no character's race was altered from script to screen.
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