I: You mentioned earlier about your hair. RM F6FR3M - RELEASE DATE: Aug 26, 1992.
It will be cool because it will be the first time I'll be on a set and.. abstaining. He has said elsewhere that he credits his girlfriend Gail and his agent Deidre Sam with helping him in his recovery. What's he like on the set?" I: How do you feel about Indians being depicted in films by white people, in earlier movies? mask each and every time? I. But when Daniel walks into the Huron village he almost gets his brains knocked out. I lived in hostels and I was an alcoholic until 14 years ago. Madeleine Stowe. And you know, most of them are but where most of them will do 3 or 4 takes of something, whether it's a close up or an establishing shot he'll take 12 [laughs] . or 13. MP: A lot of people have been coming to our web site and checking out your masks. of the interview, we felt comfortable with him, and he with us. Most of the time I was either standing or running. ES: Madeleine.. She was fine, you know. Of course, like you were saying before, the old films from the 50s were horrible .. the Indians were the bad guys and they had to be eradicated no matter what. Try to balance it, you know.. go
ES: First of all, sober as a judge. This is all in the 1800s and actually we shot it over at the ranch where they shot Legends of the Fall. In an interview with ICTMN, Schweig discussed life experiences that have helped him to play his role in Blackstone, his belief in giving back to the community, and how he has obtained such success in his career. We chose to post them on this site because a great deal of it is relevant to the making of the movie and we felt most of you would be interested in reading it. You know? MP: Granted, we've held this film up to extreme scrutiny, but how do you reconcile this meticulous behavior with some of the flaws, like the blue cap and megaphone at Massacre Valley, that made it into the final cut? E: I'll stay in movies until I can get enough money to buy a ranch in Montana, live the life of a hermit get 10 or 15 dogs sounds good, doesn't it? Mohican Press - ALL
ES: There's one. Made for the talented actor and artist that is Eric Schweig. But you know, for what it's worth, Last of the Mohicans, it's a good movie. Ava Burnett. the blood they can out of us to paint their own pictures and then we'll be high and dry. If he is going to have all his hair there, then we should, too!" But I made the bottom of the mask protrude a little bit more. At first it took us about a minute or a minute and a half when we first got a hold of them to get them ready to fire. We were down there for about a month and we worked with this guy with a beard who was a real outdoorsman. I: Uncas comes over as the strong and silent character (minus the huge amount of dialogue), but the terrific expressions that you have throughout the film speak for you. MP: Well, what I mean is that you guys, in the movie of course, went through every possible trial and tribulation. No, we don't have "Red River"! MP: Is this role already accepted or is it something you're considering? And so, it has to start with YOU. It's retarded. Join Stevie, comedic director "Steelbird" and his "assistant" real life movie star Eric Schweig as they present these incredible live performances, in-depth artist interviews and hilarious comedic backstage antics with featured artists. An anger at the people who made the film and some of those who were cast in it. He said it's kind of a double
there. They said "We'll miss you!" Or WE start making films of our own, which a lot of us has. He also creates his own designs and concepts. different states and different coliseums .. and they're harmless! You're always poor. in Deep Rising. I've never told anyone I am a Marlon Brando or whoever. EARLY
place? He seems like a good guy. MP: To date, you've been in two movies with him, The Last of the Mohicans and The Broken Chain. Or, do you even think it should be an issue? That's who you have to focus on. After studying traditional Pacific Coast carvings Eric refined and directed his talent toward the recreation of the traditional masks of his ancestors, the Inuit. And I was told at 7 a.m. the next morning that I was hired! I broke the cycle by not drinking and finding out what I'm NOT. MP: You're welcome. They made me dive from one canoe to another. MP: Do you remember what scene you were filming? ES: He's more meticulous, he's a perfectionist to the power of 10. MESSAGE BOARD, STOREFRONTS! We actually talked them out of that! to see that kind of ugliness but it's the truth. All kids want to do now is rap, which is great and I understand when you turn 15 or 16 you want to express yourself. So, beyond that, .. we gotta get with it. Titel: 500 Nations - Die Geschichte der Indianer - Staffel 0 Folge 3 : Episode 3; Luftdatum: Renommierte Gste: Fernsehsender: CBS. We were pleased with the results and hope you are too. It comes from people not talking to their elders and not listening to them. He opens up about the joys and challenges of being a new foster caregiver to two siblings.
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I was born in Inuvik NWT in 1967 and moved south to Ontario with my adoptive family in the early 70s. That's how it has to be; even Freddy Krueger was the bastard son of 1000 maniacs. Anything that had to do with the fort . because it was hot in there and it was stuffy. MP: Cast as the Indian all the time, but you'd prefer to be offered a role because you're a good actor? PART 2: ERIC SCHWEIG: AN INTERVIEW MP: Okay, well.. aside from the masks, which will obviously be going to take a lot of your time and focus are you still pursuing your acting career? He's normal. People either love it or they hate it and that's what you want. Besides that, North Carolina is
Of course then he will do something that is sweet and redeeming. If there's any kind of panic, it started at the top with the producers. But we are running out of actors and we need new blood. There's not enough of us. with us. MP: Regarding the children's drama group that you're involved in . your girlfriend's name is Gail? If that's all you can get then, yeah, that's a problem. And that's not the way it's supposed to be. It's kind of difficult.. You see a lot of, well, I
Anyway, we were all downtown. That's not to say we weren't
In regards to the entire star system and awards systemI don't care who has won what or who has done this or that or the other thing. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS, ADOPTION SPEECH DELIVERED BY ERIC SCHWEIG. He was somewhat reticent, probably because of the time lapse, about
[Laughter] "Hold on! It was huge. Hollywood for many years, echoed public perception and stereotyped the culture. The more the merrier. Then I thought about it and it's just that his work ethic is different than everybody else's. E: I got along with everybody! He headed to the big screen following his Broadway performances. They were the two stars so they couldn't take the focus off of them. And I just like the idea of, like I said before [in a previous conversation], reaching back into time and duplicating the mask and taking them back from the people who stole
It's become a horrible reality. [Laughs] In case people liked ours better! I don't mind period pieces as long as it's something positive and not negative. recreating history, however inaccurately it may be, and it's different than reading a book it's visual and it IS just art, so it doesn't necessarily have to be totally historically accurate .. For example, in the movie Braveheart,
MP: Okay.. again, regarding art.. a strong quality of any artist's work is the individuality of their creations. What was your relationship like with those two actors? I have done bit parts in Bordertown and The Black Stallion. what makes it fun to watch. I: The editing in the film is a little off sometimes. MP: Where as a well made period piece, showing history as realistically as can be, is good.
I: What kind of qualities do you think they were looking for, that maybe you had that other people didn't? We don't want to attack his words. Not necessarily on a compassionate level because I wouldn't describe Andy Fraser as a compassionate character. It's there with each of these kids, though, and they'll carry that with them. MOHICANS
AMAZON.COM/LOTM STOREFRONT. They could stand around and get suntanned. He opens up about the joys and challenges of being a new foster caregiver to two siblings. I didn't see a hell of a lot of women in that movie. ES: Uhhh no.. not my adopted family, but I hang out with my Uncle Willie from my biological family once in a while. Available - Free Downloads Only! It's pretty cool, and that's part of the whole process. Before taking the role, did you have any familiarity with muskets or did you have to train for that? It would never have happened! And we had to do a lot of running and stuff. MP: Why did you specifically choose the Inuit Spirit masks as the subject of your carvings? He's got a real character face. COLLECTIBLES ||
It was really hard to get that damn ball. And try to teach them to watch out for the warning signs. Copyright ? MP: Were they downplaying the Uncas/Alice relationship? But that's all right. Also the music by Daniel Lanois, a French-Canadian composer. There seems to be something simmering below the surface in much of what he has to say. Support Indian Country Today for as little as $10. [laughs] I don't know what
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MP: Okay. She wasn't as inward. I lived in Toronto, which is right next to the Six Nations reserve. Apparently they're shooting in Washington State. Teile diese Show mit deinen Freunden. Filled up with all those bodies in there.. in the fort. ES: I like playing bad guys. Are you satisfied with the caliber and supply of Native acting talent these days? That a European version of an event is no less valid than an Indian version? It would be like a culture shock when Indians move into the city. That's no lie either. They put them in. You know the difference between Indian elders and a lot of other elders? They took it to the extreme with Last of the Dog Men, which is ludicrous! ES: Something I'm considering. MP: Okay. ES: Yeah. And I love to be around the sets, learning things. In
With funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, CRESST researchers conducted a multi-year evaluation of a major school reform project at Alain Leroy Locke High School, historically one of California's lowest performing secondary schools. He was one of the leaders of the 70-day siege at Wounded Knee in 1973, an incident which arose out of an AIM dispute with federal and tribal authorities. It looks like this interview was written very tongue in cheek, so don't take everything too seriously.
The James Fenimore Cooper book was fiction! Just throw out a couple of opinions on working with her. And who they focus on and who they promote is gangster rap. We hope this helps you to know him as he is MOHICAN PRESS: We've read many bits and pieces of information, in print and on the Internet, by people who claim they know who you are. retrospect, how do you feel about the quality of that film? Want To Purchase One Of Eric's Videos? I: I saw the movie three times and honed in on the role of Uncas. We need to come together as a global indigenous community. Eric Schweig and Arye Gross in "Big Eden." Out gay filmmaker Thomas Bezucha has a new film, "Let Him Go," now out in theaters. He expects the same from his cast and his crew. He's a nice guy. We should be running around and, . not running around.. but we should be in, you know, suits.. like everybody else. in normal clothes. Accessibility or. ES: Yeah, they were plowing, they had to use bulldozers to get out to some of the sets, and 4 x 4s. Mohican Press - ALL
That, perhaps, is petty stuff. So, gradually it will get better and .. we won't be so misunderstood and maligned. As a former foster child himself, he knows all too well the obstacles that youth can face when growing up in care. They're very well
Did you ever get a feeling of really being in that
You should do THIS!" scripted, which was more than "puppy love". (A boyish laughter interrupts the train of thought.). Available - Free Downloads Only! Not to portray these times would be to "twist" history. I think if ANY Indian actor is going to use their profession, acting, as a forum it should be to advocate things like what happens to you
I: Firstly, I have to say that I enjoyed your role in Mohicans very much and I thought the film was excellent! Then laughter] You know,
They take their sense of history and their wisdom
We're heading out." I: Was it all shot outdoors or were there any indoor shots, i.e., like the cabin scene? want them to live like I lived from. you know. when I was drunk for 10 years.. Because it's ugly and it's not us. MUSINGS ||
Was it meant to be like that? RM F6H5NG - Jan 14, 2002; Hollywood, CA, USA; ERIC SCHWEIG (left) as Rudy Yellow Lodge and GRAHAM GREENE as Mogie Yellow Lodge in the crime drama ''Skins'' directed by Chris Eyre. Interviewing is something we hadn't done
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ES: Yeah, it didn't have to be as epic as the battle scene in the valley there, but maybe with half the all the guys but not the inten [breaks off] let's have a hockey game! He is of mixed race ( Inuvialuk, Chippewa - Dene and German). ES: Yeah, that's. see, this is almost right on the money. They could either. because they'll wind up either dead or in jail. [Laughs] They're not making Spaghetti Westerns. He is such an integral part of our favorite movie. Tell us about Andy Fraser, the character you're playing. ES: Yeah, absolutely. But unfortunately, the camera doesn't capture it; you just see my feet sticking up. . You see a lot of people, like I was telling Gail the other day, you see the PMRC , the Parents Music Resource Center, and Tipper Gore and her butt head husband and they're running around bands like Marilyn Manson, and they're banning them from
First, how were you chosen for the role of Uncas? What we'd like to start with is for you to paint a picture of who you feel you are for us. MP: We're about 40 minutes east of Asheville. ES: Yes. It's jacked up obviously for television so the story is more interesting. them have had really, really rough lives. to say the least. The point is that it's not really
What is it like working with Blackstone's all-star cast? Was she on the set all the time? Do you enjoy the stage? Zusammenfassung: An interview with the director of the series. Your masks are recreations of traditional ceremonial masks of the Inuit. That's where their home is and we're fighting over her
I get to wear my hair in braids, a black bolero hat and chaps, and I get to ride! To Continue Reading Our Interview With Eric Schweig, Move On To: PART 2: ERIC SCHWEIG: AN INTERVIEW. Master Carver Eric Schweig (Ray Dean Thrasher) learned under the tutelage of renowned Tahltan carver Vern Etzerza. But when someone shouts at me, I shout back! E: There are six different nations in the Mohawk nation. MP: Well, having been here already, would you ever want to revisit western North Carolina, the scene of the crime? ], 45's and shot guns. Guide book STILL
Put us into 1992 along with everyone else. MOHICAN WWW BOARD. Not Chimney Rock was that Chimney Rock? I: When you go down to L. A., do you mix in with the other actors or stay to yourself? Do you have a message for these people? The ramifications and issues surrounding interracial/cultural adoption are, We're working on it. Eric was forthcoming and, we believe, candid in his responses; gracious, and willing to discuss everything we asked. HISTORY ||
Eric Schweig (born Ray Dean Thrasher; 19 June 1967 [1]) is an Indigenous Canadian actor best known for his role as Chingachgook 's son Uncas in The Last of the Mohicans (1992). ES: No, not when I was there. We could work out something. I also am an adult survivor of abuse by my adoptive parents. I: Well, I've learned a lot today from you and I really thank you for all the time you've given me. Yeah, you know, just like locusts. We realize many of you are huge Eric Schweig fans. Maybe Vern and I can take one of them out there. In COLOR! Was that ever filmed? I keep trying to get people to get into acting so we have someone who can focus on just being a funny guy or a bad guy or a psycho or a love interest. I encourage kids to do this now. infringement! Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe were THE couple so they couldn't take away from them because that was the main interest. He's a hard worker. Rather spontaneously, a gathering of LOTM fans has been planned. Where are you? So, they did film something and obviously you
So, that's what I'm going to try to do with these guys this week. It was probably him. Perhaps things were twisted by the editing of the interview. Really.. if it were possible, we could work out something.. maybe we could do something to "showcase" the kids in your drama group. MP: Then they'll be there for future generations? How would you describe him as an actor? Please do not reproduce it, in any form, without our permission. 10 followers . ES: Hmmm . Well, not . not really. We went down to Columbus, Ga., for a month and trained in this anti-terrorist camp. In
MP: We've read that you have been involved in a children's drama group. ES: Yeah, it's a drag man, our children usually wind up paying the price for society's sins. MP: It is really scary to be a parent now. What else? Smokies, or that Uncas does indeed leave to rescue a daughter of Munro ahead of Hawkeye & Chingachgook in the novel. They haven't solved it. MUSINGS ||
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Yeah, they cut that out, they must have. It was a real pleasure to have the opportunity to talk with Eric. Certainly, we have a new found appreciation for interviewers! Indians from all over the country, Canada just everywhere. And their dogs too. Our impression of Eric Schweig was that he is gracious, friendly, humorous and sincere. You've said previously that you've worked with wood since you were "knee-high" and that it was something that came naturally to you. Suddenly, surprisingly, Alice gives a look to her sister and jumps off after him. you've got Scots running around half naked and even in a period piece about Indians, just take The Last of the Mohicans for example .. You've got European born actors recreating roles from over 200 years ago. We wish him a lot of success in all his endeavors and thank him for taking the time to speak
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I don't just talk about it, I do it. You downgrade, or downplay, other situations in a movie in order to boost you know, like it or not Madeleine Stowe and Daniel Day-Lewis were the stars in that and that's what
Or, at least wonder why he says it! I don't cut my hair for nobody!" you have to bring to the forefront. E: I had fun, really. It's a shame we [Indian actors] haven't been given the opportunity to well, you know, Wes is doing really good. There were also a few scenes cut out that should not have been. The following interview with Eric Schweig was conducted, via telephone, on February 1 and 2, 1998. They scratched the money together and made T-shirts. like that. It was great. It's all hard to fathom it goes against our grain. it to them. I love jamming. Yeah, I love playing blues. STOREFRONT ||
But it was us, except going over the waterfalls. I've never been, well.. they treated me like royalty. I haven't met them yet, but I'm going to sit down and try to talk to them and try to get them out of their shells somehow. I've read a couple of scripts that were on the money. I'm not trying to be antagonistic. ES: Yeah.it's a.. yeah. 1997 - 2020 by
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Why do you think Blackstone is so popular? What did you guys feel, or you personally, when you were filming those scenes? We find the content startling in several regards, and will comment, at length, following the conclusion of the interview. Some people actually got hurt. MP: Well, you'll have to tell us about it because we've not seen it. MP: Well, I'll tell you what, if you said you'd consider it I think they'd say "anything"! [laughs] There could have been a few more women. You know .. especially the people that buy them. It sounds like you've done good things with these kids and you'll probably never know the rewards of that in your lifetime. It was shot in Vancouver and I talked to Wes after he finished it. And, I play a lot of guitar. It's about me and this guy his name is Christoph and he's from France. But he said them. Copyright 1997 - 2020 by
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