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The Education of Little Tree | Year: 1997 Classification: Feature Film Family Directed: - Richard Friedenberg Actors/Actresses: - Graham Greene - James Cromwell - Joseph Ashton Great portrayal of Cherokee Native American spirituality Despite the positive light shed on the Native American culture,the white mountain folks are grossly stereotyped.The moonshining industry depicted in East Tennesee is true to life...it's just a shame that the main character Little Tree is shown actively learning this trade and working in it as a child 8-10 years old. With a few changes, this movie could have been true G-rated family fare.as a native American,I would still highly recomend the movie,but not for under 12 years old.It could not be shown in schools in most localities. One of my all time favorite movies this movie will go into my library and be treasured for years to come. while it touches on the 'sensitive' issue of the persecution of Native Americans, it maintains a good connection with the 'white' sector of america as well bearing in mind little trees 'roots' (half native american half white). everyone will relate to the tender relationship between little tree and his grandparents while still getting a realistic idea of the plight of native americans in having to relinquish their children to missionaries running so-called schools, and the abuse children had to suffer at the hands of these individuals. the balance of tenderness and reality is well-done and i found myself smiling frequently...nevertheless, a tear a two did fall, but in real life tears and smiles intermingle. Recommend for people of all ages, and all races and ethnicities. Charming and Simple I loved the mountains in this movie. I don't know if it was filmed in the Appalacian mountains or somewhere else, but I want to go there. To have a grandma and grandpa so loving and spiritual would be such joy for any child. Little Tree has Indian blood in him from his grandma and White blood from his grandpa. His parents die and he lives with them in the mountains. They educate him with love and wisdom. The simplicity of truth. I felt awestruck by such simple honesty and the beauty of nature. It seems Little Tree kept his grandparents with him throughout his life, holding him in his spirit as they held him within theirs. Looking at the Dog Star and knowing, really knowing that he could be heard. What a feeling of saftey. This movie weaves that safe warmth as you view it. Lisa Nary Buy The Education Of Little Tree at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Education Of Little Tree Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Education Of Little Tree This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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