Mechanics of the spirit with Eugene Brave Rock.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of The Accutron Show, our hosts David Graver and Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri speak to a fascinating personality, actor and stuntman, Eugene Brave Rock. Eugene has gained popularity for his hard-hitting roles in AMC's Dark Winds and in Wonder Woman as "The Chief," the blockbuster movie in which he brought onto the big screen his culture and language. A member of the Blood Tribe of Siksikaissksahkoi, or Blackfoot Country, Brave Rock was raised by his grandmother Florence on the Blood Reserve in southern Alberta, Canada, admiring Native American actors on TV. Today Eugene is passionately dedicated to preserving and promoting the Blackfoot language, which he considers vital to his identity and the future generations. Tune in, subscribe and join the conversation!
EPISODE NOTES
In this episode of The Accutron Show, our hosts David Graver and Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri speak to a fascinating personality, actor and stuntman, Eugene Brave Rock. Eugene has gained popularity for his-hard hitting roles in AMC's Dark Winds and in Wonder Woman as "The Chief," the blockbuster movie in which he brought onto the big screen his culture and language. Brave Rock is Blackfoot from the Blood Tribe of Siksikaissksahkoi, or Blackfoot Country. Raised by his grandmother Florence on the Canadian side on the Blood rez in southern Alberta, as a kid Eugene watched movies and idolized Native American actors on the television screen. Today he is very active in protecting and sharing the legacy of Blackfoot language, something that he believes 'defines who we are.' Tune in and don't forget to subscribe!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
8:00 I had the opportunity to act in the major movie Wonder Woman and to speak my language. It was the first time our language was heard on such large scale.
17:23 When I was young I remember watching a TV show and seeing an indigenous man on a horse. That inspired me so much to bring my culture to a big audience. I'm taking steps very few of my people have taken before me.
22:23 I never saw myself as an actor. I am a storyteller and storytelling is our oldest tradition. I am happy to carry that on in a contemporary way.
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