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Book Vs. Movie: Smoke Signals

The Sherman Alexie Short Story Vs. the 1998 Movie 

In this episode, the Margos delve into the acclaimed indie film Smoke Signals, released in 1998. This film was based on a series of short stories by Sherman Alexie in 1993, titled The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. The story follows two young men, Victor Joseph and Tom Builds-the-Fire, who grew up on a Spokane Indian Reservation. It explores the interconnectedness of their families, the perception of Native Americans in mainstream media, and the truth behind Tom’s father’s death. 

Smoke Signals was well-received by critics and audiences alike and was showcased at various film festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival, the Gotham Awards, and the Independent Spirit Awards. In 2018, it was even added to the National Film Registry. Chris Eyre directed the movie, which was based on Alexie’s screenplay. 

We’ll also be discussing our personal preferences between the two. Come and join this discussion. 

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Smoke Signals (1998) Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, & Sherman Alexie – Book Vs Movie Podcast

Book Vs. Movie: Smoke Signals The Sherman Alexie Short Story Vs. the 1998 Movie In this episode, the Margos delve into the acclaimed indie film https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120321/, released in 1998. This film was based on a series of short stories by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman_Alexie in 1993, titled https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lone_Ranger_and_Tonto_Fistfight_in_Heaven.

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