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A Native Boom
A Native Boom
The choices of setting and hero for Prey—a Comanche in the 18th century—are the most interesting thing about the movie, and places it firmly within the recent trend of films and TV shows highlighting indigenous characters.
The choices of setting and hero for Prey—a Comanche in the 18th century—are the most interesting thing about the movie, and places it firmly within the recent trend of films and TV shows highlighting indigenous characters. So we thought we’d talk a bit about that boom and what we’ve enjoyed from it.
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