Smoke Signals: Film Analysis

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A film that is relatable to the audience will work to keep them interested. Everyone can relate to having to forgive someone in their life for hurting them, whether that be emotionally or physically. Smoke Signals does not sacrifice the conflict and theme of the film because the characters are played by American Indians. It uses this to its advantage by exhibiting common issues on a Native American reservation to get convey the theme of forgiveness. The main conflict in Smoke Signals is Victor’s inability to move on and forgive his father for being an alcoholic and the leaving the reservation. In order to shed light on Victor’s tough childhood, the film utilizes flashbacks. These flashbacks are vital to understand the conflict between