What is a Western? Film Series: Little Big Man (1970)

Date / Time:

Saturday, November 15, 2014, 1:30 p.m.

Location:

The Autry in Griffith Park: Wells Fargo Theater

Appropriate For:

13+

Admission:

Included With Museum Admission / Free for Autry Members

RSVP/Reservations:

No Reservations Necessary

Directed by Arthur Penn
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, and Chief Dan George

Depictions of Native Americans onscreen have changed dramatically over time, reflecting larger societal attitudes. Initially shown as warring savages, Americans Indians are now more commonly portrayed as a proud and diverse people.

In the landmark film Little Big Man, 121-year-old Jack Crabb (Dustin Hoffman) recounts his life to a historian. Crabb tells many astonishing tales, which include having been raised by Cheyenne Indians and befriending gunslinger James “Wild Bill” Hickok. He also claims to be the only white survivor of the infamous Battle of Little Big Horn.

Artifacts related to the Battle of Little Big Horn are on display in the Autry’s Journeys Gallery.