smoke signals
smoke signalsSmoke Signals
1998 - USA
Director - Chris Eyre
About the film…
Winner of the Audience Award and the Filmmaker’s Trophy at the 1998
Sundance Film Festival, and the official selection for opening night of the
1998 New Director/New Films, SMOKE SIGNALS is one of the most unique
films of the year. Filled with the rich aesthetics and beautiful mood of
American Indian culture, Sherman Alexie’s story of friendship, love and loss (based on his award-winning
short story, “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven”) comes alive.
Set in Arizona, SMOKE SIGNALS is the story of two Indian boys on a journey. Victor (ADAM BEACH) is
the stoic, handsome son of an alcoholic father who has abandoned his family. Thomas (EVAN ADAMS) is
a gregarious, goofy young man who lost both his parents in a fire at a very young age. through storytelling,
Thomas makes every effort to connect with the people around him; Victor, in contrast, uses his quiet
countenance to gain strength and confidence.
When Victor’s estranged father dies, the two men embark on an adventure to Phoenix to collect the ashes.
Along the way, SMOKE SIGNALS illustrates the ties that bind these two very different young men and
embraces the lessons they learn from one another.
About the soundtrack…
TVT Soundtrax, one of the industry’s most eclectic and progressive soundtrack companies, is pleased to
announce the release of Smoke Signals, the original motion picture soundtrack to the upcoming...
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