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Very astute observations from our frequently visiting pundit. It had not occurred to me that Stephen King was employing the Magical Negro in some of his works, and in addition to The Shining, mentioned in this video, The Green Mile comes immediately to mind. Also not mentioned in the video, but coming immediately to mind is Steven Presfield's novel, brought to the screen in the 2000 The Legend of Bagger Vance. Additionally, I find the character of Snoe, portrayed by Clarence Muse in 1979's The Black Stallion to be a prime example of the archetype. Regarding the Noble Savage, it occurs to me it's quite ironic that the noble savage is rooted in some of the the stereotypes of Indians I SAID INDIANS in pre-1949 movies. After all, these earlier cinematic portrayals of Indians are supposedly so very racist in nature, but it turns out that they form a large part of the myth of the Noble Savage, whose idyllic existence was crushed by the evil white man and his manifest destiny. Anyway, food for thought: | ||
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I would like if he did make a series on this. It is food for thought. I remember that Gunsmoke ep. around 3:30. Still featured on cable TVland every day. | |||
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It's fascinating how authors and filmmakers have explored themes like the Magical Negro and the Noble Savage in their works. Stephen King's use of the Magical Negro trope in 'The Green Mile' and Steven Pressfield's adaptation in 'The Legend of Bagger Vance' are certainly notable examples. It's also intriguing to reflect on how these portrayals tie into earlier cinematic depictions of Native Americans and the concept of the Noble Savage. I'll definitely check out the video for more insights. We believe arming our fellow Americans – both physically and philosophically – helps them fulfill our Founding Fathers' intent with the Second Amendment: To serve as a check on state power. | |||
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I had the great pleasure of meeting Rennard Strickland before he passed. Aside from being a brilliant legal mind, he also was an avid film connoisseur and wrote “Tonto’s Revenge”. If you have even the most remote interest in the evolving portrayal of Native people in American film, you /need/ to see his work. (also, he was very adept at explaining the difference between Indian and native. An Indian is a member of a federally recognized tribe, having political relationships with the United States government. It’s based on membership in said tribe, akin to citizenship. There is no genetic or ethnic identity required. Native tends to meet a person who is indigenous, regardless of whether or not they are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe. It’s possible to be Indian and not native [like Creek or Cherokee Freedman]. It’s also possible to be native and not Indian [First Nations like Ojibwa or Cree, or state recognized like Pequot].) | |||
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