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Shavings_in_the_RIO t1_jeetsbb wrote

I have been looking forward to this movie for a while now and it makes me really happy to see other people excited too. I am Osage and I have family who was murdered during the Reign of Terror so the book is something that hits close to home for me. My ancestor is mentioned in the book as one of the murdered Osage. I’m hoping this movie does this horrible era justice but from what I have heard, it will. A lot of research has been done for this movie and a lot of time was spent on the Osage reservation. I’m glad these atrocities are being learned about outside of my tribe.

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cbandy t1_jef8dga wrote

I live in Tulsa. I was a background actor and drove to Pawhuska every morning for about three weeks. It was one of the best experiences of my life.

You could tell how seriously they were taking the story. I saw Marty talking with Osage consultants regularly. They were meticulous about our costumes and props being period-specific. (I couldn't even wear my rose gold wedding ring, which I seriously doubt would have been visible on-screen.) The main actors were kind. Producer and 1st AD Adam Somner was fantastic in how he ran the show. The vibe was infectious in general, and Marty's obvious love for cinema and dedication to telling this story rubbed off on everyone.

I am not Osage, but I'd estimate about a third or more of the extras were. Everyone was respectful and reverent of the story they were trying to tell. It was an electric environment to be a part of. Maybe all movie sets are like that, but it felt to me like we were making something special... or at least attempting to.

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Shavings_in_the_RIO t1_jef8vnm wrote

That’s really great to hear! All I knew was that they had consulted the Osage and that a lot of the extras were Osage. It’s great to hear how meticulous they were and it gives me a lot of hope for the movie!

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willington123 t1_jegnpqd wrote

This is really interesting to hear. Any other insights about working with the actors and Scorsese that you’re happy to share?

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