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Ep414 - Lily Gladstone | Elevating Inspired Natives

Jan 23, 2024
Lily Gladstone, star of Scorsese’s “Killers Of The Flower Moon”, discusses her Native American heritage, breakout role in “Certain Women”, and upcoming projects. Topics include: impact of indigenous performances, the relevance of Maslow's hierarchy to Blackfoot culture, preserving native culture through performance, a magical encounter in Vienna, creating the character Jax, and exploring Native American activism and representation in film.
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  • Lily Gladstone's indigenous background and community values have influenced her approach to acting, emphasizing the importance of cultural perpetuity and the preservation of indigenous languages and storytelling.
  • Lily Gladstone sees her acting as a form of activism and uses her platform to raise awareness and inspire indigenous youth, particularly in supporting the movement to address the issue of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women.

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Lily Gladstone's Journey and Success in Acting

Lily Gladstone, an actress from the Blackfeet and Nez Perce tribal nations, discusses her career and upbringing on the Blackfeet reservation in Montana. She highlights her breakout role in the film Certain Women, which earned her critical acclaim and nominations. She also mentions her role in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon and her work on the FX series Reservation Dogs. Lily expresses her inspiration from indigenous performers like Sheila Tousey, who influenced her decision to pursue acting. She also praises the new generation of native actors, citing Isabel May and Paulina Alexis as talented individuals she admires.

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