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In this 1996 Minnesota Book Award winner, Kent Nerburn draws the reader deep into the world of an Indian elder known only as Dan. It’s a world of Indian towns, white roadside cafes, and abandoned roads that swirl with the memories of the Ghost Dance and Sitting Bull. Readers meet vivid characters like Jumbo, a 400-pound mechanic, and Annie, an 80-year-old Lakota woman livi..more
Published August 9th 2002 by New World Library (first published 1994)
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Feb 16, 2013Jan Rice rated it really liked it Shelves: biography-memoir, gift-to-me, keep-a-suitcase-packed
This book came to me out of the blue. It was a gift. I'm not sure if it was an important book to the person who gave it to me or more of a gift of convenience. Whichever, it turned out to be a good one for me. Instead of putting it aside as I might do with such a gift, I opened it up and read it.
It is the second edition of a book first published in 1994. An American Indian elder, then in his 80s, wants to speak the truth about what happened to his people. He's not a writer, so he recruits the au..more
It is the second edition of a book first published in 1994. An American Indian elder, then in his 80s, wants to speak the truth about what happened to his people. He's not a writer, so he recruits the au..more
Wow, this book completely changed my views of the Native American Culture and made me look stereotypes that I didn't even know I had about their culture and how my culture ties into it.
The book is mostly of the author, Kent Nerburn, traveling across the Dakotas with an Elder who explains, quite beautifully, the Indian way of life, how the mainstream white culture is still attacking his culture and how much hurt and pain there is in the Indian culture.
Sep 10, 2010Rita rated it it was ok · review of another edition
I'm reading this for my human relations class, but I'm SO excited to be reading it anyway. First, it's a NOVEL and not some stupid textbook. Secondly, it's about Native Americans (and I have such fond memories of the Res). Thirdly, the author is from RED LAKE!!!
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It turns out the author isn't from Red Lake; he's from Bemidji and wrote several books about Red Lake. But still.
I guess I expected this book to be better. I'm forever..more
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It turns out the author isn't from Red Lake; he's from Bemidji and wrote several books about Red Lake. But still.
I guess I expected this book to be better. I'm forever..more
Aug 14, 2012Jennifer rated it it was amazing
For the first two chapters or so, I was agreeing with the author when he derided white people who 'try to be Indian' - and considered him one of them! And maybe he still is..but once he got into the STORY of the book - well, wow, this was fabulous. I have Ojibwe in my heritage and have read a lot about the Ojibwe/Anishinaabeg people, so it was interesting to read about Dacotah/Bwaanag people. And 'Nerburn' (as his Dacotah friends call him) is an excellent writer and willing to look critically a..more
Mar 13, 2015Abby rated it it was amazing
'It's a good thing Jesus wasn't an Indian,' he continued. 'The U.S. government would have hunted him down and killed him. They would have killed him like they killed Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. Just another dead Indian trouble-maker.'
A white man's journeys through the western plains with an Indian elder. Sobering. Captivating. Humbling. Nonfiction.
Nonfiction.
Injustice still exists.
'You can tell us time has passed. You can say the world has changed. But the bones of my father still cry. My s..more
A white man's journeys through the western plains with an Indian elder. Sobering. Captivating. Humbling. Nonfiction.
Nonfiction.
Injustice still exists.
'You can tell us time has passed. You can say the world has changed. But the bones of my father still cry. My s..more
Jun 07, 2015Joseph rated it really liked it
This is an exceptional book and a compellng read. If you have anything like a passing acquaintance with how badly the US government and various groups like those who hunted the buffalo treated Indians there is not a lot that is new here. However, what is unique about this book and what makes it exceptional is how real and how personal the author makes this story. That is also the author's genius, he does not get in the way of the story. He lets the story tell itself in its own terms especially i..more
May 12, 2014Robin rated it it was amazing Shelves: a-better-world-in-the-making, memoirs-biographies, teaching-english, enfp10_wish_list, first-nations, teaching-socials, fascinating-people
I live and work in an area with a substantial First Nations population. There is a consistent struggle to find a balance between meeting the very valid needs of the First Nations students and related community, and not overstepping your bounds as someone who is not a member of that community. Every job posting in my department calls for 'knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of local First Nations students'. Until recently, in order to teach here, within your first two year..more
When I find a book that can make me laugh and cry, and helps me to remember my humanity, it's a golden time. Even after working full days, I stayed up until midnight two nights running, and finished the last part of the book this morning. I am so saddened to close that book, I am so happy to have a friend gift it to me this Christmas.
What I loved about this book, and there is much to love, is the independence that Dan and Kent keep throughout the journey. He is still white, and Dan is a still F..more
What I loved about this book, and there is much to love, is the independence that Dan and Kent keep throughout the journey. He is still white, and Dan is a still F..more
I just hid from my children to finish the last few chapters of this book. Recommended by a friend with perfect timing as I have recently become fascinated with learning more about the Native American ways and origins of this country. Too many quotes to share. So thought-provoking, mind and heart widening, humbling. Makes me wonder if this book or something like it should be required reading in all American History classes. I, for one, will never be able to think of it the same again.
Jul 16, 2018Catherine rated it it was amazing
***YOU (yes, you!) SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!***
'Dan*,' a Native American elder, had his granddaughter contact Kent Nerburn, a writer who had worked with a group of Native students to preserve their grandparents' stories. Dan had been trying to write his story (including being taken away from his family and forced to attend an Indian school, an unsuccessful marriage to a white woman, and the death of his young-adult son) and his truth, but he needed help. He chose 'Nerburn' (which is what Dan and hi..more
'Dan*,' a Native American elder, had his granddaughter contact Kent Nerburn, a writer who had worked with a group of Native students to preserve their grandparents' stories. Dan had been trying to write his story (including being taken away from his family and forced to attend an Indian school, an unsuccessful marriage to a white woman, and the death of his young-adult son) and his truth, but he needed help. He chose 'Nerburn' (which is what Dan and hi..more
One of the most tragic stories in human history describes the spread of civilization into the lands of the wild and free. This story has countless variations, in every region of the world, and they rarely end happily, with the wild and free expelling the invaders. Instead, what usually happened was that the civilized people proceeded to kill or enslave the natives, and then destroy the ecosystem, which eventually doomed the civilization.
In New England, the European invaders tried to transform th..more
In New England, the European invaders tried to transform th..more
Hands down the best book I have ever read.
Ever.
And that is quite a lot of books.
This book blew me away.
I am studying Native American History so I do have a great interest in the subject matter - but even if you just want to understand life there are some amazing passages in this book.
It is one book I would and will tell everyone to read.
Ever.
And that is quite a lot of books.
This book blew me away.
I am studying Native American History so I do have a great interest in the subject matter - but even if you just want to understand life there are some amazing passages in this book.
It is one book I would and will tell everyone to read.
This is a book everyone should read! I can't wait to start the 2nd one!
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Mar 15, 2015Bonnye Reed rated it it was amazing
X XX Neither Wolf Nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads With an Indian Elder by Kent Nerburn is an extraordinary story, originally written in 1994. I discovered it through a kickstarter account to produce the movie of this book, and wanted to see what I would be making my small donation to bring to the silver screen.
I only wish I could do more. Although I enjoy nonfiction concerning native indigenous peoples I have managed to miss Kent Nerburn. This is a book I will share with my mother, my daughter, my..more
I only wish I could do more. Although I enjoy nonfiction concerning native indigenous peoples I have managed to miss Kent Nerburn. This is a book I will share with my mother, my daughter, my..more
If you are looking for an unvarnished, realistic portrait of the Indian experience in modern day America this book will give it to you.
One of the most interesting parts of the book is Dan's discussion of why, of all the things Europeans brought to this land one thing that was largely embraced by Indians was Christianity. This book explains why Jesus and Christianity resonated so well for Indians.
This book also does a masterful job at showing how the loss of the culture, the loss of people and t..more
One of the most interesting parts of the book is Dan's discussion of why, of all the things Europeans brought to this land one thing that was largely embraced by Indians was Christianity. This book explains why Jesus and Christianity resonated so well for Indians.
This book also does a masterful job at showing how the loss of the culture, the loss of people and t..more
This is one of those books I was getting up early in the morning to continue reading (I'm a slow reader). Thomas Helm said that the test of a good book is dreading to begin the last chapter. Well, that's a big tick in that box for me. The only thing that let me down somewhat was the ending - it didn't quite roll out into a conclusion. Just stopped a little abruptly .. but not as bad as some other books I've read.
Anyway, from start to finish, the book was really interesting. :) I've always been..more
Anyway, from start to finish, the book was really interesting. :) I've always been..more
This book deeply moved me. Kent Nerburn is not a 'white man wanting to be an Indian' Rather he has a passion to be present to the Indian nations and the suffering imposed on them by those infected by white supremacy. The protagonist is a Lakota elder who calls Newburn to him to create a book out of a box of notes the elder had written during his lifetime. Nerburn agrees, and the elder proceeds to tell Nerburn just how 'white' his thinking is. The two establish a great bond that comes clear as th..more
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Feb 13, 2013Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin rated it it was amazing
All of the books in this trilogy are on my favorite books list. I recently got to purchase them again with the author's personal message to me. I feel blessed. These books are ones everyone in America should read.
They have touched me more than anyone could ever know.
Now I'm sending my set to my best friend as they have not picked them up yet. I have bought them for my uncle who said these were the best gifts he has even gotten in his life. That is how much these books on the journey with Elder..more
They have touched me more than anyone could ever know.
Now I'm sending my set to my best friend as they have not picked them up yet. I have bought them for my uncle who said these were the best gifts he has even gotten in his life. That is how much these books on the journey with Elder..more
Jun 23, 2015Susan Johnson rated it did not like it
I love my in person book club. I really do but we have a member who loves 'spiritual quests' books. I do not. I gave this book 75 long, long pages of a white man writing the thoughts of a Native American in the western Dakotas. It was full of wonderful thoughts on how tobacco was sacred, intermarrying between races and singing that was 'issuing from their mouths as naturally as breath.'
Even more annoying this was a second hand book read by a lover of it. Almost every sentence was underlined an..more
Even more annoying this was a second hand book read by a lover of it. Almost every sentence was underlined an..more
Really enjoyed this book. It answered so many questions I have had and also opened my eyes to the awful things done to the original people of this land we call home. It also connected many dots between Indian spirituality and Christianity. Wonderful read!
Nov 10, 2011Maggie K rated it really liked it
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extremely thought provoking spiritual quest/road trip. Makes me want to be more consious to 'see' things rather than talk about them
extremely thought provoking spiritual quest/road trip. Makes me want to be more consious to 'see' things rather than talk about them
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Two of my favorite passages were “There are leaders and there are rulers. We Indians are use to leaders. When our leaders don’t lead, we walk away from them. When they lead well, we stay with them. White people never understood this. Your system makes people rulers by law, even if they are not leaders. We have had to accept your way, because you made us Indians make constitutions and form governments. But we don’t like it and we don’t think it is right.” Another p..more
Jul 06, 2017Janna Dorman rated it really liked it Shelves: book-club-reads, favorites, 4-and-5-star-books, 2017
This is a must read. I finished Neither Wolf Nor Dog and am honestly speechless. I devoured this book, slowly and purposefully, realizing early on these were words to savor. This is required reading for any and all ages. I dare you to look at a perspective that has been ignored, stomped on, and forgotten.
In late May, Donna Stohr strongly recommended and lent me Neither Wolf Nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder by Kent Nerburn first published in 1994 and revised in 2002. Nerburn, an author and educator, has a PhD in Religion and Art. He has long been deeply involved in Native American issues and education and has written several highly regarded books. In particular, he collected oral tribal histories of the Ojibwe which he published in two volumes: To Walk the Red Road and We Choose t..more
Politics is the process of communication and persuasion. In Kent Nerburn's book, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, is a great analysis of communication and persuasion that failed, resulting in violence. Indeed the book is very good at showing how the frames of reference and culture continue to prevent understanding, communication, and persuasion. This book was the winner of the 1996 Minnesota Book Award. I received it as an early birthday gift, as a book I just had to read.
It is hard to see one's self or on..more
It is hard to see one's self or on..more
Jul 14, 2012Diane rated it liked it
The author – a white man - ran a program that helped Indian children interview their elders and publish the stories. After these were published, he was contacted by an elderly Indian man from South Dakota who wanted the author to help him write his stories and thoughts about white-Indian history. Nerburn visited Dan on the reservation and began recording his thoughts and ideas. With another Indian named Grover, they go on a road trip through the Dakotas – often totally off any known road – and D..more
Recently, there has been much talk in the media about race relations in our country and what needs to be done to deal with the problem. Most of the focus has been on Black and Latino Americans. Not much has been said lately about America's Indian populations and what has been done to them over the years.
This book tells the story of the author's journey through 'Indian Country' with a tribal elder and his companion. Along the way, they see many things and interact with others. The elder, known on..more
This book tells the story of the author's journey through 'Indian Country' with a tribal elder and his companion. Along the way, they see many things and interact with others. The elder, known on..more
This is a great personal narrative about a white man's encounter with an old Lakota man and his friends. The author (the white man) tries to be respectful and authentic while also getting close enough to Dan (the old man) to tell his story the right way. Interspersed throughout the narrative of quotidian events are 'little talks' by Dan about the past and present relationships between white men and Indians. I liked the book's sincerity and its willingness not to lapse into the familiar black and..more
Sep 11, 2011Gerald rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
The perspective offered in Neither Wolf Nor Dog forced me to re-evaluate and change life-long opinions of the people who are indigenous to this land we call America. Kent Nerburn's aged Lakotan guide,'Dan,' speaks from a position of anger and honesty regarding the treatment of his family by the Western Europeans who occupied the land that they loved and still do love. The book is full of memorable quotes from this wise and experienced teacher, some (most) painful to consider. An example comes wh..more
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“Our old people noticed this from the beginning. They said that the white man lived in a world of cages, and that if we didn't look out, they would make us live in cages too.
So we started noticing. Everything looked like cages. Your clothes fit like cages. Your houses looked like cages. You put your fences around your yards so they looked like cages. Everything was a cage. You turned the land into cages. Little squares.
Then after you had all these cages you made a government to protect these cages. And that government was all cages. All laws about what you couldn't do. The only freedom you had was inside your own cage. Then you wondered why you weren't happy and didn't feel free. You made all the cages, the you wondered why you didn't feel free.” — 11 likes
So we started noticing. Everything looked like cages. Your clothes fit like cages. Your houses looked like cages. You put your fences around your yards so they looked like cages. Everything was a cage. You turned the land into cages. Little squares.
Then after you had all these cages you made a government to protect these cages. And that government was all cages. All laws about what you couldn't do. The only freedom you had was inside your own cage. Then you wondered why you weren't happy and didn't feel free. You made all the cages, the you wondered why you didn't feel free.”
“We Indians know about silence,” he said. “We aren't afraid of it. In fact, to us it is more powerful than words.” — 7 likes
More quotes… Mystic and poetic, pure magic truthThis film is based on a book by the same name; authored by the beautifully poetic Kent Nerburn. If you've never read his books, it's a must if you enjoy language blessed with deep meaning. The mingling of Nerburn's writing and the native perspective brings a subtle magic and spirituality to life. The layers of sound and silence, the mystical heritage and sensitive souls of the people in the books and this film make this viewing experience one of the richest you'll ever feel. Because of the sublime transference from book to film, both quiet and powerful, your heart and mind will expand. The movie is true to the original. AND while entertaining, the best feature of this film is the message. There's a valuable and not-so-hidden message which exposes a point of view seldom revealed. Neither Wolf Nor Dog is a cultural gem that everyone can relate to. The film adds important punctuation to American language in that diversity of thought, speech and act can crossover the borders of tribal lands and make a place in all our daily lives through increased awareness and sensitivity to the knowledge and experience of our oldest people. Cherish this film. Watch it over and over again. Share it. Read Nerburn's other books as they are purity and magic together.
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mccoyj-604385 September 2016
I've watched the movie more than once. It is a powerful adaptation of the book(s) and carries the mood of the old ways, the traditions of the elders and the history we all share with Indigenous Peoples. I loved the pace and feel of the movie, the landscapes are as beautiful as I remember them. Life on the Reservation and the beautiful Black Hills are captured here. The powerful historical 'Wounded Knee' is presented in all of it's poignant significance. I highly recommend the books and this powerful adaptation. All of the actors and Steven Lewis Simpson adeptly portrayed the vision that Kent Nerburn shared in his eloquent writings.
Beautifully done!
Beautifully done!
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A movie everyone should see!Permalink
tshoch9 August 2016
I was a part of the kickstarter campaign and was lucky enough to see an advance screening. Having been a huge fan of the book I was eagerly waiting to see this movie and it did not disappoint!
All of the actors did a wonderful job bringing the characters in the book to life on the big screen! David Bald Eagle was masterful! Looking into his eyes you could tell he is wise beyond his years with a hint of mischief. No one on this planet could have played Dan except David Bald Eagle.
This movie should be required watching for every person and I highly recommend it!
All of the actors did a wonderful job bringing the characters in the book to life on the big screen! David Bald Eagle was masterful! Looking into his eyes you could tell he is wise beyond his years with a hint of mischief. No one on this planet could have played Dan except David Bald Eagle.
This movie should be required watching for every person and I highly recommend it!
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What a blessing to have watched this moviePermalink
raymie-0846426 June 2016
Amazing movie, Went to see it today at the film festival and truly touching, and moving movie. Having read all three of Kent's novels beginning with Neither Wolf nor Dog and Russell Means autobiography, this does not cover up the true pain that our fellow human beings of Native America have endured. The acting was out of this world and left me feeling emotional after the movie. I really admire how the film captured the true humor Native Americans have.
Well done Steven and the team for such a touching couple of hours as I was transported back to the novel and to get a gasp of some of the life my fellow Native American have.
Feeling yuwakape
Well done Steven and the team for such a touching couple of hours as I was transported back to the novel and to get a gasp of some of the life my fellow Native American have.
Feeling yuwakape
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Neither Wolf Nor Dog - Excellent Film, Excellent BookPermalink
kerry-vincent5 September 2016
Director Steven Lewis Simpson respectfully, lovingly, carefully created a film that stays true to Kent Nerburn's book, but is also its own amazing creation. The perfect cast, particularly Dave Bald Eagle, who brings the Native elder Dan to life, with his sense of humor, and his tears for his people, with balance and grace, never becoming maudlin, but never shying away from the truth either.
Seeing the film I felt like I had a true glimpse of present day Native life, and another glance at what America has lost.
This is a remarkable film, especially knowing it was shot in just a few days on a threadbare shoestring budget with a handful of actors and crew - and yet every minute is so meaningful and alive.
The message that we can still help one another and work together to provide a beautiful world for our children's children has never been more needed..thank you to all involved for the reminder, which could save our lives and our planet, 'We are all connected'.
Seeing the film I felt like I had a true glimpse of present day Native life, and another glance at what America has lost.
This is a remarkable film, especially knowing it was shot in just a few days on a threadbare shoestring budget with a handful of actors and crew - and yet every minute is so meaningful and alive.
The message that we can still help one another and work together to provide a beautiful world for our children's children has never been more needed..thank you to all involved for the reminder, which could save our lives and our planet, 'We are all connected'.
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An excellent piece of work!!!Permalink
davidrose-1587424 July 2016
Steven Lewis Simpson and Kent Nerburn did a great job with creating this film. When I saw the Kickstarter campaign for the film I felt the need to back this project and support indie film makers that put their heart and soul into their projects. I can see from watching the film that Steven Lewis Simpson and Kent Nerburn did just that!!! I'm really impressed with how Steven Simpson captured the beautiful landscape of South Dokota on film. I viewed the film as a journey for the three main characters. Dave Bald Eagle who played Dan spoke volumes with his eyes and I could see that he carried a heavy burden on his shoulders. I felt Dan needed to unload the pent up emotions by having Christopher Sweeney's character Kent Nerburn to tell his story.
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Exceptional film adaptation of a very important bookPermalink
LCBoniti18 July 2016
Having been a huge fan of Kent Nerburn's book, I have been eagerly awaiting this film adaptation for quite some time. I admit I was concerned about how the message of the book would be conveyed in a film without being too 'preachy'. It's one thing to read Nerburn's beautiful prose coming out of the mouth of the elder, Dan, but how would that come across in a film?
Well, I worried needlessly. Steven Lewis Simpson and Kent Nerburn collaborated to write a screenplay that, while adjusting to necessary film adaptation, has retained the message and the flavor of the original and is the beautiful, moving film I had hoped it would be.
The acting of every single actor is superb – it really would not have been the same with any one of them replaced with another. In particular, Christopher Sweeney as Nerburn and Richard Ray Whitman as Grover are exceptional. Zahn McClarnon's all-too-brief appearance is electric. And words are not sufficient to acclaim the work of Dave Bald Eagle. He is truly a treasure.
I highly recommend this film not only because the message is one that needs to be heard, but also because the film itself is extremely well-made and showcases the beauty of the country that is South Dakota. Well done to all participants – you should be proud of this fine work.
Well, I worried needlessly. Steven Lewis Simpson and Kent Nerburn collaborated to write a screenplay that, while adjusting to necessary film adaptation, has retained the message and the flavor of the original and is the beautiful, moving film I had hoped it would be.
The acting of every single actor is superb – it really would not have been the same with any one of them replaced with another. In particular, Christopher Sweeney as Nerburn and Richard Ray Whitman as Grover are exceptional. Zahn McClarnon's all-too-brief appearance is electric. And words are not sufficient to acclaim the work of Dave Bald Eagle. He is truly a treasure.
I highly recommend this film not only because the message is one that needs to be heard, but also because the film itself is extremely well-made and showcases the beauty of the country that is South Dakota. Well done to all participants – you should be proud of this fine work.
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dirtypuppy822 February 2017
Heart.
That's what exudes from this film.
It's a movie told with love and you can see all the hard work and passion because it's right up there on the screen.
The novel, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, is one of my favorite books. Not only did I enjoy the story but I GREW from the story. It opened me up in ways that few pieces of literature have ever done before.
And this film is no different.
It the perfect accompaniment to the novel.
Because it gets right what so many adaptations get wrong - it matches the novel's heart rather than duplicate its story.
I honestly can't see how this film could be any better.
Go see it. Watch yourself grow too.
That's what exudes from this film.
It's a movie told with love and you can see all the hard work and passion because it's right up there on the screen.
The novel, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, is one of my favorite books. Not only did I enjoy the story but I GREW from the story. It opened me up in ways that few pieces of literature have ever done before.
And this film is no different.
It the perfect accompaniment to the novel.
Because it gets right what so many adaptations get wrong - it matches the novel's heart rather than duplicate its story.
I honestly can't see how this film could be any better.
Go see it. Watch yourself grow too.
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Captures the essence and spirit of the bookPermalink
everetthornbostel10 November 2016
The book was recommended to me several years ago and I devoured every word. Words cannot begin to express the feelings and thoughts that engulfed me throughout this film. It is an excellent representation of the book. Of course it doesn't portray the entirety of the book, that would take far too long. The spirit of Dan's teachings from the book is definitely felt in this film adaptation. The emotion that is shown in the film doesn't feel like acting. I cannot imagine a better adaptation of a book. It is a slow moving film, but I don't think the purpose is to provide an action packed entertainment opportunity. The book certainly isn't. To wrap this rambling up, this film most certainly captures the essence and spirit of the book.
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Great adaptation of the book!Permalink
mtnsnowave25 July 2016
I was excited to hear this book was going to be made into a movie, although it took quite a while to get to this point. I joined the Kickstarter program and help funded it, thus I was able to screen it along with just a few others before it's official release.
Simpson does a fantastic job adapting th version of the book to the big screen. The acting was great, and the cinematography was outstanding. I thought the script was very good too, but I felt it could have used a few more of the 'impactful scenes' in the book to have a touch more profoundness..(not that the ones in the movie don't).. but I understand, there's only so much you can take from a book and put into a 2 hour movie. Those are tough decisions to make, and overall. it a great job was done!
All in all, this was a great movie, especially considering the timeframe/budget that they had to work with. Thanks Steven for putting your heart and soul into this and making it happen. You did a wonderful job.
Simpson does a fantastic job adapting th version of the book to the big screen. The acting was great, and the cinematography was outstanding. I thought the script was very good too, but I felt it could have used a few more of the 'impactful scenes' in the book to have a touch more profoundness..(not that the ones in the movie don't).. but I understand, there's only so much you can take from a book and put into a 2 hour movie. Those are tough decisions to make, and overall. it a great job was done!
All in all, this was a great movie, especially considering the timeframe/budget that they had to work with. Thanks Steven for putting your heart and soul into this and making it happen. You did a wonderful job.
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garytheantenco19 July 2016
Finally! The film is alive! After having waited in unsettled anticipation, 'Neither Wolf nor Dog' is complete and the wait was far beyond worth it.
From the moment we originally viewed the prospective trailer, we knew this project was special; after having discovered the Kickstarter campaign we knew we had to contribute what we could. We were being spoken to, from where we're not sure. Now, we've had the benefit of a special screening of the finished movie. It's not possible to find the words to express the impact on both our minds and Spirits, on our Beings! The story begins slowly, almost plodding, yet gradually intensifies to a magnificent crescendo produced by Dave Bald Eagle's powerful and penetrating soliloquy so surprising in its intensity that it literally sweeps over you. It is at precisely that point that the full meaning of it all crashes down creating the intense emotions that only facing such truth can produce.
The story behind 'Neither Wolf nor Dog' was expertly interpreted by all of the cast, the cinematography skillfully executed, the scenes and setting masterfully selected, the editing beyond professional. In short it is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences and we've been so blessed to have had a small part in its creation.
Please see it when it comes to a theater near you. It's a story that needs telling by people who deserve the recognition.
From the moment we originally viewed the prospective trailer, we knew this project was special; after having discovered the Kickstarter campaign we knew we had to contribute what we could. We were being spoken to, from where we're not sure. Now, we've had the benefit of a special screening of the finished movie. It's not possible to find the words to express the impact on both our minds and Spirits, on our Beings! The story begins slowly, almost plodding, yet gradually intensifies to a magnificent crescendo produced by Dave Bald Eagle's powerful and penetrating soliloquy so surprising in its intensity that it literally sweeps over you. It is at precisely that point that the full meaning of it all crashes down creating the intense emotions that only facing such truth can produce.
The story behind 'Neither Wolf nor Dog' was expertly interpreted by all of the cast, the cinematography skillfully executed, the scenes and setting masterfully selected, the editing beyond professional. In short it is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences and we've been so blessed to have had a small part in its creation.
Please see it when it comes to a theater near you. It's a story that needs telling by people who deserve the recognition.
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Wonderful movie!Permalink
BuffySyd3516 February 2017
I heard from two dear friends about the Kickstarter to get this movie made and the rest is history, as they say. I received my Blu-ray of the movie a few weeks ago and was finally able to sit down and watch it. It is a wonderful film that compliments the wonderful book. If you liked the book at all this is a must watch!
It starts off slowly, but that is to be expected and in doing so the film draws you into the world subtly. This is the second movie I have watched in the last several months that made me feel like I was watching a documentary more than a movie (the other movie was Loving). Everything felt so real! I felt like a fly on the wall simply watching Dan, Grover, and Nerburn. They felt like real people and not actors. The music, cinematography, use of sound, all of it coalesced to create this real world. It almost seemed like if I talked they would all be able to hear me.
I love movies and have several that engross me every time I watch, but only a select few (this and Loving) have hit me with how subtle and yet how very real they were. Watching this made the book come to life in a truly real way and it was wonderful. The slow pace worked perfectly as, like the book, you want to soak it all in and really hear and absorb what is going on and being talked about. Just like the book it leaves a lasting impression that ripples far beyond the end credits.
It starts off slowly, but that is to be expected and in doing so the film draws you into the world subtly. This is the second movie I have watched in the last several months that made me feel like I was watching a documentary more than a movie (the other movie was Loving). Everything felt so real! I felt like a fly on the wall simply watching Dan, Grover, and Nerburn. They felt like real people and not actors. The music, cinematography, use of sound, all of it coalesced to create this real world. It almost seemed like if I talked they would all be able to hear me.
I love movies and have several that engross me every time I watch, but only a select few (this and Loving) have hit me with how subtle and yet how very real they were. Watching this made the book come to life in a truly real way and it was wonderful. The slow pace worked perfectly as, like the book, you want to soak it all in and really hear and absorb what is going on and being talked about. Just like the book it leaves a lasting impression that ripples far beyond the end credits.
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A peek inside of true lifePermalink
michael_benson27 January 2017
Warning: SpoilersTrue and Authentic it is a great movie it's the best movie on Native Americans Since Dances with Wolves and I Am Native American and it tells a true story of life on the Rez and the toughness, heartache, Trauma, and Humor, it pulls you in I bought the BLU Ray and when it comes out in theaters I will still go see it and I recommend it to all my friends and family now as a native American that says a lot as we can be very critical about stories or movies on us, so I believe in this movie and it's creator that much. check your local theaters, if you don't see it ask them about it and if it comes to your theaters, it is worth every bit of money you spend on it will not disappoint you, Welcome to Our World.
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This was an awesome movie, it captured the essence of life on Pine Ridge. This was a story you can learn something from, no matter what walk of life you are from. It brings back Native Americans back as real in depth characters instead of the crap we have been seeing on main stream movies for years. If you are not native, it will introduce you to problems today's Native people face and troubles they still face such as poverty, ignorance, and the US Government. Definitely up there with other great Native American movies. It was also great to see a Lakota Elder tell his story before he left us, his performance cannot be properly put into words. I have family on the Rez and watching this movie felt like being back there, from the landscape to the personalities.
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Great Contemporary Film, a lot of subtle Indian humorharrisjoe-5973010 March 2017
Great film and one of the best modern day Indian movies I've seen in a long while. Has some great subtle Indian humor. Richard does a great job as Grover. My condolences to Dave Bald Eagle family. He did a fantastic role as the wise old man. Kudos to the producer and all the actors. A job well done. Steven Simpson is a pro. Highly recommend the viewing. Many are clamoring in Oklahoma wanting to purchase DVD. Just fortunate that I contributed in the Kickstarter. I encourage you purchase the special edition when it becomes available. You won't regret it.
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This movie touched my soul..Permalink
ncstewart-2962027 February 2017
I read the book and it moved me deeply. When I heard that it was being made into a movie I was very excited to have this story shared in that medium. I hoped the movie would do the book justice, I was not disappointed, it is true in every way to the novel. This film is very timely with what is happening with Native Americans today. This is a story that needed to be told, don't miss it!
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David Bald Eagle gives stellar performance as Dan.Permalink
pfurshong27 February 2017
Being a huge fan of the book, the movie brought out additional nuggets in the story. I have read and reread the book finding new material in each read. Nerburn does a magical job of sharing his experience as a non-native in a native world.
Like the book, there were moments that I found myself laughing out-loud one minute and shedding a tear the next. This was a beautiful tribute to the Lakota community.
Would love to see the next two books on the big screen.
Like the book, there were moments that I found myself laughing out-loud one minute and shedding a tear the next. This was a beautiful tribute to the Lakota community.
Would love to see the next two books on the big screen.
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Very Relevant Film to See For The Times We Live In Now . . .Permalink
karynbishophenry26 February 2017
The Film, 'Neither Wolf Nor Dog', Requires You to Approach It's Telling on Foot. Not in the usual Frenzied-Fast Feeding Entertainment Style that Keeps One Comfortable. There is a Certain Unease that Comes from Slowing Down One's Pace. It Changes One's Attention. One Walks Within the Story and Is Not a Vacant Bystander.
The Depths of the South Dakota Land: The Drifting of Prairie Grasses, Sky and Clouds, Harsh Rain, Insect and Bird Songs, Prairie Dog Chatter, The Metal Pump Handle's Clang, Rock and Hills, and the Persistent Wind Stand Prominent in the Film. The Land is not the Backdrop but Where you place your feet and are Summoned into the Lives of Dan, A Lakota Elder, (Dave Bald Eagle) and Kent Nerburn (Christopher Sweeney). 'Neither Wolf Nor Dog' is Honest, Awkward, Painful, Humorous, Reflective and Ultimately An Education of the Human Heart and Hopefully Our Hearts Also.
To Kent Nerburn & Steven Lewis Simpson: You, 'Got It Just Right!'
The Depths of the South Dakota Land: The Drifting of Prairie Grasses, Sky and Clouds, Harsh Rain, Insect and Bird Songs, Prairie Dog Chatter, The Metal Pump Handle's Clang, Rock and Hills, and the Persistent Wind Stand Prominent in the Film. The Land is not the Backdrop but Where you place your feet and are Summoned into the Lives of Dan, A Lakota Elder, (Dave Bald Eagle) and Kent Nerburn (Christopher Sweeney). 'Neither Wolf Nor Dog' is Honest, Awkward, Painful, Humorous, Reflective and Ultimately An Education of the Human Heart and Hopefully Our Hearts Also.
To Kent Nerburn & Steven Lewis Simpson: You, 'Got It Just Right!'
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A glimpse of lives 'we' never seePermalink
sandbergpete26 February 2017
I've been looking forward to seeing this for a few years, with some slight hesitation.
Why? I could not imagine an actor that could portray Dan. Others maybe, but not him. It turns out the casting of all is perfect, but Dave Bald Eagle transcends acting, or role playing, and becomes Dan.
Another why.. I had a hard time imagining how a screenplay could capture the themes of stillness and quiet that permeate the Kent Nerburn novel. It is every bit as much about place, the land, as it is the people, and the land is so open that almost the only sound is the wind.
During our screening not one person left the room, we never saw a phone screen light up, and no one even stirred until several seconds after the credits ended.
Why? I could not imagine an actor that could portray Dan. Others maybe, but not him. It turns out the casting of all is perfect, but Dave Bald Eagle transcends acting, or role playing, and becomes Dan.
Another why.. I had a hard time imagining how a screenplay could capture the themes of stillness and quiet that permeate the Kent Nerburn novel. It is every bit as much about place, the land, as it is the people, and the land is so open that almost the only sound is the wind.
During our screening not one person left the room, we never saw a phone screen light up, and no one even stirred until several seconds after the credits ended.
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Beautiful and honest film about whites, indians, American history and humanity.Permalink
katiecarter-7939726 February 2017
Neither Wolf Nor Dog was published back in the early 1990s. I'm still moved by the experience of watching it go from page form to film form two nights ago. It was perfect. I found myself frozen in my seat through the credits with my eyes welled up from emotions for so many reasons.
If you are a human who cares about humans, check it out. For people like me who grew up in South Dakota and now live in other areas, you'll want to check it out. For anyone who wants to learn more about the Native/European relationship, watch it. Just do. You don't need to read the book first, just find a way to watch it - at a theater or online. It's real. It's beautiful and it's honest. It's native and white. It's learning about learning about anyone you might view as 'other' and particularly, of course, it's about the complicated relationships between Native people and those of European descent. I was anxious going into the theater. Knowing the book, I hoped it would be beautiful and powerful, but I was worried about the filmmaker - what if he screwed it up?!
.. He didn't..It was better than I had ever imagined it could be. I grew up in South Dakota. That's where it takes place. The sounds, the land, the cars, the truth of filming of the South Dakota setting was profound to me. It took me right there - the gravel roads, the prairie, the rolling hills, the badlands, the shacks, the random, small museum in a near ghost town, the sounds of grasshoppers! - it's all there. You're right there in the midst of so much honesty.
The honesty of the story telling in the film is so gorgeous and heartbreaking and, at times, humorous - it's powerful. The truth of characters and the acting was profound. As it needed to be.
This story, having made its way out into the world again, for new and repeat audiences, morphed from paper to film media, is the kind of story that changes people - sometimes subtly, sometimes profoundly.
Grateful it's out in the media maelstrom again! When media makes a positive impact on the world, that's media to value. I every audience member left the theater as better person than they were before viewing the film.
If you are a human who cares about humans, check it out. For people like me who grew up in South Dakota and now live in other areas, you'll want to check it out. For anyone who wants to learn more about the Native/European relationship, watch it. Just do. You don't need to read the book first, just find a way to watch it - at a theater or online. It's real. It's beautiful and it's honest. It's native and white. It's learning about learning about anyone you might view as 'other' and particularly, of course, it's about the complicated relationships between Native people and those of European descent. I was anxious going into the theater. Knowing the book, I hoped it would be beautiful and powerful, but I was worried about the filmmaker - what if he screwed it up?!
.. He didn't..It was better than I had ever imagined it could be. I grew up in South Dakota. That's where it takes place. The sounds, the land, the cars, the truth of filming of the South Dakota setting was profound to me. It took me right there - the gravel roads, the prairie, the rolling hills, the badlands, the shacks, the random, small museum in a near ghost town, the sounds of grasshoppers! - it's all there. You're right there in the midst of so much honesty.
The honesty of the story telling in the film is so gorgeous and heartbreaking and, at times, humorous - it's powerful. The truth of characters and the acting was profound. As it needed to be.
This story, having made its way out into the world again, for new and repeat audiences, morphed from paper to film media, is the kind of story that changes people - sometimes subtly, sometimes profoundly.
Grateful it's out in the media maelstrom again! When media makes a positive impact on the world, that's media to value. I every audience member left the theater as better person than they were before viewing the film.
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KellyD63176 February 2017
I just saw this movie last night and like a lot of people it touched me in ways I never expected. Everyone in the film seems to be a natural for the character they play. The scenery is beyond beautiful and it also makes the film more real. At times I really felt like I was back on the prairie myself. The most meaningful thing for me about it was how genuine it all was. From the relationships among the characters to the way the story tells the truth about U.S. history. There are lot's of lessons to be learned from this movie. Chief Dave Bald Eagle's performance alone makes it a treasure. His humor and magnetism shine throughout. How lucky we are to always have that.
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Poignant Story of Strength and WisdomPermalink
joylynnfox6 February 2017
After waiting since the beginning of filming on Pine Ridge, I received my copy as a backer of the film. Long anticipated, Neither Wolf Nor Dog written by Kent Nerburn, was a respectful and authentic work of art on film. True history brought to life by Dan, played by Dave Bald Eagle. Nerburn's character by Christopher Sweeney, accurately portrayed the uninformed white man's way of thinking. Films and books like these will inform us, so that we are able to understand the traumas that were inflicted upon Native people. Never again should we repeat abuse or atrocities like boarding schools and Wounded Knee. Much respect for Steven Lewis Simpson, the cast and crew that brought true history forward.
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A wonderful insightful moviePermalink
prplerain5 February 2017
Neither Wolf Nor Dog is a story of a white man who is sort of reluctantly recruited to help an old Native American man write a book. But it's really about so much more than that.
I was a bit worried this might be another 'white savior' film about Native Americans but rest assured it is anything but!
The way that reservation life is depicted, and the cluelessness the white man has about that culture, really gives a levity to the story. As a non-savior white person who used to work on a reservation I thought the filmmaker really nailed the tempo and rhythms of res life.
But just when you are sort of rolling along being amused by the white man fish-out-of-water the movie reveals its purpose and it is profound and moving. I really recommend watching this. Especially if you are white.
I was a bit worried this might be another 'white savior' film about Native Americans but rest assured it is anything but!
The way that reservation life is depicted, and the cluelessness the white man has about that culture, really gives a levity to the story. As a non-savior white person who used to work on a reservation I thought the filmmaker really nailed the tempo and rhythms of res life.
But just when you are sort of rolling along being amused by the white man fish-out-of-water the movie reveals its purpose and it is profound and moving. I really recommend watching this. Especially if you are white.
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Low budget, high quality - Great moviePermalink
leovankints27 January 2017
It is unbelievable what Steven Lewis Simpson and his actors achieved. Such a small budget, such a small crew and what a magnificent film. It is a film for people who want to learn more about the life of Native Americans. Not about the stereotypical history – warriors whit war bonnets, tomahawks and peace pipes - but about normal daily life, the struggle to survive, the anger, the questions and so on. Kent Nerburn, the author of the book 'Neither Wolf nor Dog', is asked by an old Indian – Dan – to write his life story. From that moment Kent finds himself in a different world. He is taken by Dan and his friend Grover on a road trip on which Kent learns a lot about the way Indian people think and act. It is not only a serious movie, there also is a lot of humor in it. If you read the book, you will recognize a lot in it, if not sit back, relax and enjoy. You will love it.
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A poignant tale brightened by sparks of humorPermalink
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polson-131 December 2016
I had the opportunity to see this film at a special showing this summer. I was floored. You can't watch this unvarnished, real-life tale without being moved. The overriding theme is how can two quite different cultures learn, first of all, to listen to each other and then move towards empathy and true communication. Sometimes painful, sometimes angering, often wryly humorous, 'Neither Wolf Nor Dog' should be required viewing – by whites, not as a guilt trip but as a revelation, and by Native Americans, as evidence that their white brothers and sisters can, at least, begin to understand. See. This. Film.
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