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TV & Native Indians. The Excluded Minority of the Small Screen. Problems. Under-representation of Indian culture Lack of interest in Indian characters Stereotypical portrayal Integration into society. Reasons: Setting of TV Shows. Disappearance of western shows Favored urban environment.
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TV & Native Indians The Excluded Minority of the Small Screen
Problems • Under-representation of Indian culture • Lack of interestinIndian characters • Stereotypical portrayal • Integration into society
Reasons: Setting of TV Shows • Disappearance of western shows • Favored urban environment
Reasons: Audience and Ratings • Demographics of TV watching audience • Ratings influence content • Content has to appeal to wide audience • AfricanAmericans watch more TV than • any other ethnicities
Reasons: Stereotypical Portrayal • Little House on the Prairie (1974-1983) • Set in 1870s and 1880s • Episodic role: Lakota tribe seeks help • Noble savages • Racism • “They are not afraid to die. People like you have done so much to them through the years that dying does not mean anything to them anymore.”
Reasons: Stereotypical Portrayal • The Killing (2011-2012) • Fictionalmodern day Indian tribe: Kulamish • Set in Seattle • Secluded community with strong leader • Gambling industry: Casino • Crime and tribal sovereignty • “Anythingcanhappenonthisland, Detective.”
Conclusion • No Native American character in a leading role! • Interest of network television • Defined by history • Successful integration?
