Stereotyping of the Native Americans in American westerns was one of the main points covered in this documentary. In most films, so that the audience could follow along, all Native Americans were all dressed up as Plains Indians. This includes the feather headdress, headbands, bead necklaces, the whole works. Although there are many types of American Indian groups, this was the most flashy, identifiable group to the common audience in movie theaters.
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