PLOT : Red Fever is a witty and entertaining feature documentary about the profound -- yet hidden -- Indigenous influence on Western culture and identity.
The film follows Cree co-director Neil Diamond as he asks, “Why do they love us so much?” and sets out on a journey to find out why the world is so fascinated with the stereotypical imagery of Native people that is all over pop culture.
Why have Indigenous cultures been revered, romanticized, and appropriated for so long, and to this day? Red Fever uncovers the surprising truths behind the imagery.
Neil Diamond. is a Cree-Canadian filmmaker from Waskaganish, Quebec, based in Montreal. Working with Rezolution Pictures, he has directed notable documentaries, including Reel Injun, The Last Explorer, One More River, and Heavy Metal: A Mining Disaster in Northern Quebec. His work also includes DAB IYIYUU, a series celebrating Cree elders for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. In The Last Explorer, he examines his great-uncle George Elson’s role in mapping Labrador in the early 1900s. Currently, Diamond is developing a project with Inuit filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk on the historic conflict between Cree and Inuit peoples.
Catherine Bainbridge a CEO, executive producer, writer, and co-founder of the acclaimed Indigenous production company Rezolution Pictures. Known for her impactful storytelling, she directed the award-winning documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World and co-directed Reel Injun, earning her numerous accolades including the Sundance, Hot Docs, Peabody, and Canadian Screen Awards. With a background in journalism, Catherine brings Indigenous stories to mainstream media, fostering representation and reshaping narratives around diversity in entertainment. Her commitment to authenticity and community has made her a trusted and influential figure in the industry for over two decades.
Length 1h 44min
Year 2024
Cast
Korina Emmerich, Philip J. Deloria, Allaire,
Distribution Les Film du 3 Mars
Production Rezolution Pictures