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Martin Scorsese’s America

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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Exploring Scorsese's America: Violence, Ownership, and Storytelling

The chapter discusses Martin Scorsese's exploration of violence, evil, and corruption in his movies, with a focus on his new film 'Killers of the Flower Moon' set in 1920s Oklahoma. They delve into the question of ownership and who has the right to tell a story, particularly when it comes to the portrayal of the native Osage people and their perspective. The chapter also includes a synopsis of the film and debates on personal opinions of the movie and its comparison to Scorsese's earlier works.

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