Smoke Signals (1998) Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, & Sherman Alexie

Book Vs. Movie: Smoke Signals<br />The Sherman Alexie Short Story Vs. the 1998 Movie <br /><br />In this episode, the Margos delve into the acclaimed indie film <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120321/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smoke Signals</a>, released in 1998. This film was based on a series of short stories by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman_Alexie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sherman Alexie</a> in 1993, titled <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lone_Ranger_and_Tonto_Fistfight_in_Heaven" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven</a>. The story follows two young men, Victor Joseph and <a href="https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-lone-ranger-and-tonto-fistfight-in-heaven/characters/thomas-builds-the-fire" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Builds-the-Fire</a>, who grew up on a <a href="https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/SPOKANEPRMSZNEFC.PDF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spokane Indian Reservation</a>. It explores the interconnectedness of their families, the perception of Native Americans in mainstream media, and the truth behind Tom's father's death. <br /><br />Smoke Signals was well-received by critics and audiences alike and was showcased at various film festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival, the Gotham Awards, and the Independent Spirit Awards. In 2018, it was even added to the <a href="https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-film-preservation-board/film-registry/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Film Registry</a>. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0264220/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Eyre</a> directed the movie, which was based on Alexie's screenplay. <br /><br />We'll also be discussing our personal preferences between the two. Come and join this discussion. <br /><br />Calm History:<br />If you want to learn about curious moments from history while lowering your stress, try the new podcast Calm History. Each episode is narrated