Product Description

Adaptation of henry wadsworth longfellows beloved epic poem celebrating the heroic deeds of the legendary ojibway chief of miraculous birth sent by the great spirit to lead his people. Studio: Platinum Disc Llc Release Date: 04/26/2005 Starring: Graham Greene Litefoot Run time: 114 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Jeffrey Shore

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6211 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-06-07
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 114 minutes

Customer Reviews

Surprisingly good.
This will not be everyone's cuppa tea. But I, personally, was pleasantly surprised. You just have to first remember that this is BASED ON AN EPIC POEM...thus, you have to watch it that way, like a story-story rather than a film-story--and somehow they pull it off without disconnecting (at least for me). Litefoot as Hiawatha might initially seem like he was strangely casted, but he's understated and convincing--definitely earned his role (and it's too bad he doesn't get more work these days). Adam Beach is great as the quirky BFF.

Sheila Tousey was miscast in my opinion (she was too young at the time to play a good grandmother role--clearly Tantoo was already booked), and while Irene Bedard is good (and looking smokin hot, I might add--I say this objectively as a fellow woman), I wasn't sure I was digging her take on Minnehaha. Also, the context--these 2 white trapper dudes being told the story by Sheila and Gordon--was jarring in the beginning, but somehow it eases into itself and it's not a problem. Overall, it's a very, very enjoyable film. Mad props for being successfully unHollywood and original on a low budget--and still being highly entertaining.

The Song Of Hiawatha
I think it was nicely done. Being an elder who teaches Native traditions to the young, I would use this movie for children to watch. Certain aspects were incorrect, like the pony beads on the dresses as mentioned by another, but that can easily be rectified in a teaching setting.

C. Chatelain

Awesome video!
The Song of Hiawatha is an excellent movie. I use it with my students (boys, grades 8-12) as a springboard for discussion of Native American ethics toward the environment. They really enjoy it.