On May 16\, 2019\, the state of Maine made history by passing LD 944 An Act to Ban Native American Mascots in All Pu blic Schools\, the first legislation of its kind in the country. For Maine 's tribal nations\, the landmark legislation marked an end to a decades lo ng struggle to educate the public on the harms of Native American mascotry .
\nFighting Indians chronicles the last and most contentio us holdout in that struggle\, the homogeneously white Skowhegan High Schoo l\, known for decades as "The Home of the Indians". This is the story of a small New England community forced to reckon with its identity\, its sord id history\, and its future relationship with their indigenous neighbors. The film serves as a microcosm for a host of national divisions\, as the " mascot debate" exposes centuries old abuses while questioning whether reco nciliation is possible. (NR) 107 min.
\nFilm made available through Kanopy\, a streaming service available to all residents of Ocean County wi th a library card. \;
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