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On a Knife Edge

On a Knife Edge

Jun 10, 2017 · 1h 30m

Director

Jeremy Williams

Overview

On a Knife Edge is a father-son story about Guy and George Dull Knife that unfolds over the course of George’s coming-of-age journey. Under his father’s guidance, George becomes an activist and organizer, and begins identifying with the role of traditional Lakota warrior, which he views as his family legacy. He commits himself to the fight for social justice, but struggles with adapting the old ways and his father’s expectations to the modern-day realities of growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Told largely through George’s eyes, the film offers a privileged glimpse into the youngest generation of the American Indian Movement, as well as George’s own evolving notions of Native identity, manhood, and duty. His story is interwoven with animated sequences that depict five generations of family history, narrated by his father and based on paintings he has created to explore the continuum of their fight through the generations.

Cast of On a Knife Edge

Crew of On a Knife Edge

About On a Knife Edge

What is On a Knife Edge about?

On a Knife Edge is a father-son story about Guy and George Dull Knife that unfolds over the course of George’s coming-of-age journey. Under his father’s guidance, George becomes an activist and organizer, and begins identifying with the role of traditional Lakota warrior, which he views as his family legacy. He commits himself to the fight for social justice, but struggles with adapting the old…

When was On a Knife Edge released?

On a Knife Edge was released on June 10, 2017.

Where can I watch On a Knife Edge?

On a Knife Edge is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.

How long is On a Knife Edge?

On a Knife Edge runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who directed On a Knife Edge?

On a Knife Edge was directed by Jeremy Williams.

Who is in the cast of On a Knife Edge?

The cast of On a Knife Edge includes Guy Dull Knife Jr. (self) and George Dull Knife (self).

Is On a Knife Edge on Netflix?

No, On a Knife Edge is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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