Syntax Literate: Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia
Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia

The Portrayal Of Discrimination Upon Native Americans In The Movie “Woman Walks Ahead (2017)”

Erika, Aisyah Rahma Putri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study analyzes the representation of discrimination against Native American communities through the character of Sitting Bull in the film Woman Walks Ahead (2017). The film illustrates the cultural, political, and psychological pressures faced by the Lakota people due to U.S. colonial policies such as the Dawes Act and assimilation programs. Using a psychoanalytic approach based on Sigmund Freud’s theory, particularly the concepts of the id, ego, and superego, this research explores internal conflict, identity struggle, and psychological resilience within Sitting Bull’s resistance. The findings reveal that cinematic techniques such as lighting, framing, and sound are effectively employed to reinforce the portrayal of psychological oppression and silent resistance. This study highlights how film media serves as a platform for critiquing historical injustice and reinterpreting cultural identity.

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syntax-literate

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Humanities Education Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences Other

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Syntax Literate: Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research and critical studies in various fields of science, including education, social sciences, humanities, economics, and engineering. The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers, ...