There are plenty of great motion pictures that spotlight the native experience and do so in incredibly nuanced ways, leading to some of the best western movies of all time, among other genres.

This Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is officially Native American Heritage Day. WTOP is marking the occasion by examining Native American representation in cinema.

For nearly a century, since the era of silent film, Native American movies made in Hollywood has provided the primary avenue for Indigenous images and stories to be displayed to non-Native audiences.

Check out these movies, documentaries and shows that bring us more authentic, honest depictions of Indigenous communities, all year round.

Here’s a list of some of the best films and TV shows by Native American creators to stream this Thanksgiving weekend.

From Rhymes with Young Ghouls to Wild Indian, these are the best native North American movies.

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