Windwalker (Special Edition)

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Windwalker is a 1980 western adventure directed by Kieth Merrill and starring Bart the Bear, Benjamin Huber, Billy Drago, and Chief Tug Smith. The film follows an aged Cheyenne warrior who is spiritually revived from his deathbed to protect his family and uncover the fate of his son, who was kidnapped years earlier by Crow raiders. Shot in the mountains of Utah and featuring dialogue in authentic Cheyenne and Crow languages, the film presents Native American culture and traditions with careful attention to historical detail, centering indigenous protagonists rather than typical western stereotypes.

This is a single-disc DVD special edition released by Pacific International Enterprises with a runtime of one hour and forty-eight minutes and rated PG. The film was recognized as the top anthropological film in a 1990s poll by the American Anthropological Association, offering both family-friendly adventure and cultural significance for viewers interested in Native American history. You can own this distinctive piece of cinema history on physical media at a used price.