The Thick Dark Fog (2011)

Reclaiming Native American Identity

The Thick Dark Fog (2011) poster

Walter Littlemoon attended a federal Indian boarding school in South Dakota sixty years ago. The mission of many of these schools in 1950, was still to “kill the Indian and save the man.” The children were beaten, humiliated or abused if they spoke their language or expressed their culture or native identity in any way. The trauma led many to alcoholism and violence in adulthood. At age 58, Walter began writing his memoirs as a way to explain his own abusive behaviors to his estranged children, but he could not complete the project without confronting the “thick dark fog” of his past so he could heal.

Director: Randy Vasquez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Kahlil Hudson (Tlingit)
Editing: Paul Freedman
Production: High Valley Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

child abuse, boarding school, native american

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Thick Dark Fog about?
Walter Littlemoon attended a federal Indian boarding school in South Dakota sixty years ago. The mission of many of these schools in 1950, was still to “kill the Indian and save the man.” The children were beaten, humiliated or abused if they spoke their language or expressed their culture or native identity in any way. The trauma led many to alcoholism and violence in adulthood. At age 58, Walter began writing his memoirs as a way to explain his own abusive behaviors to his estranged children, but he could not complete the project without confronting the “thick dark fog” of his past so he could heal.
Who directed The Thick Dark Fog?
The Thick Dark Fog was directed by Randy Vasquez.
Who stars in The Thick Dark Fog?
The Thick Dark Fog stars Walter Littlemoon, Manuel Yellow Horse Jr., Joyce Ferrer, Kevin Gover, Pawnee.
How long is The Thick Dark Fog?
The Thick Dark Fog has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is The Thick Dark Fog?
The Thick Dark Fog is a Documentary film.
Where was The Thick Dark Fog produced?
The Thick Dark Fog was produced in United States of America.