Question 1

Why did Native American critics accuse Black Robe of racism?

Accepted Answer

The ferocity of the torture scenes prompted accusations of racism from Native Americans, with Ward Churchill writing a heavily critical article. However, Brian Moore had actually toned down the documented violence from his research.

Question 2

What challenges did Black Robe face in getting financed?

Accepted Answer

It took over four years to find financing as no American studio was interested in a film about religion. Funding eventually came from European and Canadian sources, helped by Bruce Beresford's Oscar win and the success of Dances with Wolves.

Question 3

What unique production milestone did Black Robe achieve?

Accepted Answer

According to Wikipedia, this movie was the first official co-production between a Canadian film team and an Australian one.

Question 4

Which major film festivals featured Black Robe in 1991?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at both the Vancouver International Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival in 1991.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Black Robe?

Accepted Answer

Missionary Father LaForgue travels to the New World hoping to convert Algonquin Indians to Catholicism, using his strict Catholic rules and ideals to try and impose his religion on them.

Question 6

What controversy surrounded the film's depiction of violence against Native Americans?

Accepted Answer

The ferocity of the torture scenes prompted accusations of racism from Native Americans, with critic Ward Churchill heavily criticizing it, though writer Brian Moore had toned down documented violence.

Question 7

Why was it difficult to secure financing for Black Robe, and what eventually helped?

Accepted Answer

No American studio was interested due to its religious theme, so funding came from European and Canadian sources after Bruce Beresford's Oscar win for Driving Miss Daisy and the success of Dances with Wolves.

Question 8

How was Black Robe filmed in terms of scene order?

Accepted Answer

The movie was filmed 'in sequence,' meaning all scenes were shot in the order they appear on screen.

Question 9

What notable first did Black Robe achieve in international film production?

Accepted Answer

According to Wikipedia, it was the first official co-production between a Canadian film team and an Australian one.

Question 10

Which major film festivals featured Black Robe in 1991?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Vancouver International Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival in 1991.

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