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Annie Frazier Henry

"Don't Call Me Tonto"Don't Call Me Tonto
(2003, 83 min.) CANADA
Director: Alan Smithee
Executive producer and writer: Annie Frazier Henry (Blackfoot/Sioux/French)
Actors: Gordon Tootoosis (Cree/Stoney), David Hasselhoff, Michael Moriarty and Michelle Thrush (Cree)

In this rollicking comedy an unlikely pair—a washed-up rodeo star and a Native corporate lawyer—are forced to go on the run together after being accused of robbing a bingo hall. Pursued by a Colombo-like detective, they race to clear their names and, in the process, develop a newfound respect for each other and a new outlook on life. Filmed in Calgary and on the Tsuu T'ina Nation.

Image credit: Annie Frazier Henry - courtesy of Full Regalia Productions; Don't Call Me Tonto

Annie Frazier Henry

Gordon Tootoosis

2005 Native Cinema Showcase

2005 At the Movies

2004 Native Cinema Showcase

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