Shot in 23 days entirely on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Director Chris Eyre claims that all of the events portrayed in the movie are drawn from stories he read about in local papers over the years.
Eric Schweig wanted to perform the role to show that in the midst of America, this location was akin to a Third World nation, as it is the poorest county in the United States.
No set embellishment was allowed. Eyre wanted to show the actual conditions.
The agent of Graham Green accepted the role of Mogie on his behalf, understanding the depth of the role and the demands. Graham was hesitant for the same reason.
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