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Just watched last night. It was even better than I remembered after all of these years.

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Fun!

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I watched it recently. It stands up. It’s great.

Wish I could be in Bellingham, but I have to be Calgary that weekend. However, I notified my former wife of the event, and she and three sisters are traveling from Black Creek, BC, Vancouver Island, to attend the event.

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Oh, wow! Road trip!

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Have my tickets, can’t wait!

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Hooray!

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This movie is due for a rewatch.

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Watch!

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What? Time seems to warp as one ages. It was a fantastic moment. Again, thanks

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Yes, long ago!

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Oh! Wish I could be there! I can relate to Southside Tracie. I learned about you and those same authors in an amazing under grad class I took at the local community college in Globe, AZ. Talk about synchronicity! Must rewatch soon.

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Cool!

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Back in 2001!

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Wish I could go. I love that movie. We’re having smoke signals here in New York!

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Thank you, Elana.

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I'm so old, I read the book before I saw the movie. And I loved it. Really pretty new insights, in my eastern US, white world. Ya caught me learning. Good luck, and enjoy the celebration.

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The book was published in 1993!

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Smoke Signals was included in a grad school class I took in 2000 called "Dances with Paradox: American Indiana History and Literature." You were in there with N. Scott Momaday, Louise Erdrich, Gerald Vizenor and a long forgotten (except that it was very detailed) two-part American Indiana history book. Smoke Signals, though, stays with me to this day.

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!!!!

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American Indian, not Indiana - ugh. I live in Indiana. The extra a always sneaks out.

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Oh I wish I could go. My absolute favorite movie. My family quotes from it all the time after all these years.

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Thank you, Kristi!

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Wish I could make it to Washington, but I’m watching it again and again in honor.

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This is a great idea. We can all view from around the country. Wish I lived nearer and could go! What a great event!

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Saw this twice in an indie theater in Lexington MA back in the day, and annually at home since.Being the only Montana person acquainted with indigenous humor at the time, I was laughing outloud solo. Good times. My kids favorite song for like years was John Wayne's Teeth. Who can forget iconic lines such as, "Hey, Victor!", "I ordered two...."Have a spectacular time celebrating this breakthrough film and rich storytelling. I will be celebrating in spirit with you.

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So many Montana people have always been aware of Indian humor!

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Can't believe it's been 25 years already! I finally watched it a few years ago and enjoyed it immensely. Have a wonderful celebration, Sherman--and well done to all the cast and crew of "Smoke Signals!"

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Thank you!

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Oops--I didn't realize you were the screenwriter. LOVE your wit and your writing!

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Also co-wrote four songs, including "John Wayne's Teeth."

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Fantastic. You are truly very talented, Sherman. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

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And awaitin’ in the wings… “Indian Summer, Indian Winter” where we will learn if her father killed his father, and so much more.

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Thanks, Jeff.

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Wish I was able to be there and celebrate you and your work!! Best wishes to you and all for an amazing event ❤️

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Thank you. Sophia.

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I wish I could be there, Sherman. I'm thrilled for you, and now I have a great movie to watch. Congratulations on your continued success!

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Thanks, Brian!

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Hey, Victor! What about your dad? Hey Victor, who's your favorite Indian? After 25 years this film still haunts me. I can't say that about many others.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2KNwcPRjqU -- Hey, Victor! Wish I could be there.

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Thanks, Sharron.

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