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It has been often said that geniuses take inspiration from the world around them. Taylor Sheridan, the man behind projects likeWind RiverandYellowstone,is no different.
However, these inspirations can often go into dark territories, as Sheridan had some terrifying experiences firsthand. This inspired his 2017 filmWind River,for which Sheridan had to go to some dark places.
Taylor Sheridan’sWind Riveris not talked about enough
StarringJeremy Rennerand Elizabeth Olsen in leading roles,Wind Rivertakes a deep dive into the reservations of America where crime is rampant and people go missing like sheep in a flock.
With Taylor Sheridan at the helm of the project in the director’s seat,Wind Riverwas a deep dive into the Indian reservations and how misrepresented it is in the media around the world.
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The story follows a forest officer haunted by a past tragedy, teaming up with an FBI agent to solve a murder while hoping to get redemption for his past deeds. With an intriguing storyline, the 2017 film is an underrated gem fromTaylor Sheridanthat many people have failed to see.
However, for the story to take place, theYellowstonecreator had to go down some dark tales and myths about reservations in the U.S. From their historical roots to media perception, Sheridan had to dig it all. During his research, he saw something firsthand, that left a lasting (and sad) impression on the director.
Taylor Sheridan saw the effect of a young woman’s disappearance
Sheridan’s tale reflects on crimes and cases that often go unresolved and unpunished in Indian reservations (just look at MartinScorsese’sKillers of the Flower Moon).
WithWind River,the case was pretty similar but the dark depths of hell that Sheridan had to see to write about it was quite terrifying to hear about. In an interview withInterview Magazine, theYellowstonecreator sat down to talk about his project.
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During the interview, Sheridan was asked about the crimes in these Indian reservations and how they are portrayed in the media. Sheridan shockingly stated that he had seen the effects of a young woman’s disappearance on a family and that these disappearances were quite common!
Yeah, I saw it first hand. It’s something that affects the life of every member of the reservation and it’s not discussed in our popular culture, in the public awareness. It’s unknown. It’s ignored by the media.
He further continued,
It’s not that the leaders of these tribes aren’t screaming about it, it’s just that no one’s listening. It’s one of the great things about film: We can give a voice to those that are not being heard.
Well, people did hear the screams of this amazing movie as it quickly found its way to their hearts. Although it is considered an underrated gem, the movie left a lasting impression on people.
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The iconic film received a rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb and a whopping 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. With a story by Taylor Sheridan,the film is available to stream on Hoopla in the U.S.
Visarg Acharya
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Visarg Acharya is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 3000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past three years and a copywriter at a corporation. Visarg usually covers news and theories on the MCU and the DCU, with an emphasis on Avengers and Superman; Game of Thrones, and more.A Tarantino fan, Visarg, spends his time critiquing various directors’ filmographies and watching them with curiosity. Medieval fantasy like The Lord of the Rings or sci-fi movies like Interstellar, watching the latest horror movies, and listening to Hans Zimmer become his comfort zone. When idle, he can be found reading fantasy novels with a terrible cup of coffee in hand.
