| Inventing the Indian | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chris Cottam |
| Starring | Rich Hall Dallas Goldtooth |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | John McCormack |
| Running time | 1:30:00 |
| Production company | BBC |
| Original release | |
| Release | 2012 |
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Inventing the Indian is a 2012 BBC documentary first broadcast on 28 October on BBC 4,[1] exploring the stereotypical view of Native Americans in the United States in cinema and literature.
Presented by Rich Hall and Dallas Goldtooth, a Native American, it uncovers myths about the American Indian and how they live currently. Hall looks at films including Soldier Blue, Stagecoach and A Man Called Horse, and books including The Last of the Mohicans, Black Elk Speaks and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. It also covered Geronimo and Sitting Bull.[2]