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Marriage, murder, betrayal: the true story behind ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Oct 26, 2023
David Grann, author of 'Killers of the Flower Moon', and Osage Nation Principal Chief, Geoffrey Standing Bear, discuss the sinister plot that led to the murders of wealthy members of the Osage Nation in the 1920s. They delve into the adaptation of the book into a Martin Scorsese movie, the mysterious deaths and investigation, and the choice to focus on the relationship between Molly and Ernest. They also discuss the authenticity of the film and its impact in educating viewers about the Osage people's haunting history.
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- The Osage Nation, after striking oil in Oklahoma, became the richest people per capita in the world in the 1920s, only to be mercilessly hunted down by white Americans for their wealth in a sinister plot.
- The film adaptation of 'Killers of the Flower Moon' stays true to the story by highlighting the relationship between Molly and Ernest, underscoring the culture of complicity that allowed the crimes against the Osage people to take place.
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The Osage Nation's Oil Rights and Wealth
In the 19th century, the Osage Nation struck oil in Oklahoma, making them the richest people per capita in the world. They ensured that each member of the tribe received an equal share of the oil royalties through a head right, which could not be bought or sold and could only be inherited. This newfound wealth made them targets of a sinister plot by white Americans, resulting in the murder or disappearance of at least 60 Osage people during the Reign of Terror.
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