Although the acting is good and the landscape beautiful, the film does not portray history correctly or respectfully. I would not share this with students, unless it was to show how negative stereotypes are propelled forward with portrayals such st this.
The cliff dwellers were indeed not conquered. The depictions of lazy and slow minded people bordered on insulting. I realize that this was made during a time when dominant belief prevailed, but it does not make the film right or worthy of the high reviews it has received.
On a more positive note, the film with hilarious in its inaccuracy and intent, which I believe was beyond understanding at the time.
The cliff dwellers were indeed not conquered. The depictions of lazy and slow minded people bordered on insulting. I realize that this was made during a time when dominant belief prevailed, but it does not make the film right or worthy of the high reviews it has received.
On a more positive note, the film with hilarious in its inaccuracy and intent, which I believe was beyond understanding at the time.