SKINS

Eric Schweig, Graham Greene, Gary Farmer, Noah Watts, Lois Red Elk

First Look Pictures; Directed by Chris Eyre

Rated R; 84 minutes; 2002

This touching drama deals with the difficult issue of alcoholism among Native Americans. Rudy Yellowshirt is a successful policeman on a Lakota Sioux reservation who has made a good life for himself. He must watch as his unemployed brother slips into the clutches of alcoholism. Tired of seeing his people enslaved by their addictions, Rudy goes on a quest to avenge himself, his family and his culture.

PROMOTION IDEA:

This film is the perfect film to set up a panel discussion on issues facing the Native American population. Ask someone from the appropriate department on your campus to help mediated the discussion.