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The Education of Little Tree (Widescreen)

James Cromwell (Actor), Joseph Ashton (Actor), Richard Friedenberg (Director) | Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Format: DVD
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In 1935, an 8-year-old orphaned boy is sent to live in the Tennessee mountains with his grandparents. He doesn't yet know that he is half Cherokee, on his grandmother's side. As he learns about life and the Cherokee "way" from his grandparents, Little Tree's sensitivity to nature and to others grows.

At first it might seem easy to dismiss this movie as hokey, especially when Little Tree's Scottish grandfather teaches him to make whiskey and he befriends a dog. But the film gains emotional power when Little Tree becomes close to an older Cherokee who tells him about the Trail of Tears. When the government places Little Tree in an Indian school, where he is abused physically and psychologically, the tough issue of the forced assimilation of Native Americans isn't glossed over. Excellent performances and a gripping story make this well worth watching with children ages 8 and up.

An interesting side note: Forrest Carter, who wrote the book the movie is based on, was a one-time KKK member and speechwriter for George Wallace. It's hard to imagine how a former white supremacist could write such a moving tale about racism. Despite the controversy surrounding Carter, this sensitive film deserves to be taken on its own terms. --Elisabeth Keating

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5.0 out of 5 stars Education of Little Tree, the Feb 7 2012
By like2watch
Format:VHS Tape
Great movie; great message! Book and movie are a must read and see if you want to understand Aboriginal experience and history. Their enduring sense of of values and principles despite what they experience at the hands of the ruling society offers hope and ispiration for would be game changers choosing "The Way". An important part of educational curriculum at the secondary school level and highly recommended reading and viewing for those of you who missed it at school!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and Warm Jan 22 2005
By Groovy Great One
Format:DVD
The Education of Little Tree is one of the best keeper movies I have had the pleasure of watching in years. My 18 year old son watched it 3 times in 2 days. My best friend loved it, and cried during some of the touching scenes. The few places where there are curse words used are unfortunate, as there are families who would completely enjoy this movie, but won't buy it because of a few words. I have native ancestry and thought this movie was respectful to my background. This movie left me warm and wanting more of the same.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming and Simple April 26 2004
By L. J Nary
Format:DVD
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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Insight of orphaned natives
I loved this movie because my Hopi grandfather had a similar story but had nobody to raise him, and in desperation he asked an immigrant farmer in Phoenix to raise him. Read more
Published on April 19 2004 by Viv
5.0 out of 5 stars A Movie With Heart
As a Native American I am well aware of all the blatant stereotyping out there. What I like about this movie is the underlayment of good values. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars Great family movie
I was required to read The Education of Little Tree in a college freshman course and became hooked immediately. I use the book and movie now in my own classroom instruction. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2003 by D. Spink
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Published on Aug 16 2003
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This video, which is based on a fictional story often portrayed as an authentic autobiography, is one more example of "playing Indian. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2003
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Published on Aug 26 2002 by taking a rest
5.0 out of 5 stars A hidden gem
I loved this movie and have watched it many times. I am buying the DVD as I've worn out the video version already. Read more
Published on July 30 2002 by John
5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on Jun 7 2002 by Sandra Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars The Education of Little Tree
I am buying this video for my 8 yr old grandson. He needs to know this factual part of U.S. history, but there are many other lessons to be learned from this movie. Read more
Published on Aug 23 2001 by Karen J VanZalen
4.0 out of 5 stars Must See
This is the kind of movie that I love even more each time I watch it. It is an education for us all. Maybe Dana Spears didn't realize that this story is an autobiography. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2001 by Elizabeth G. Waldrep
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