The Thick Dark Fog
"Reclaiming Native American Identity"
Originally released in 2011. The Thick Dark Fog is a documentary film. directed by Randy Vasquez. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Littlemoon, Manuel Yellow Horse Jr., and Joyce Ferrer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- High Valley Films
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 c...
Who directed The Thick Dark Fog?
The Thick Dark Fog was directed by Randy Vasquez.
How long is The Thick Dark Fog?
The Thick Dark Fog has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was The Thick Dark Fog released?
The Thick Dark Fog was released on November 5, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thick Dark Fog?
The main cast of The Thick Dark Fog includes Walter Littlemoon, Manuel Yellow Horse Jr., Joyce Ferrer, Kevin Gover, Pawnee.