‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Screens at National Museum of the American Indian
By • January 29, 2024 0 1226
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, along with Apple Films, hosted a screening of the 10-time Academy Award-nominated film “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Costumes from the film were also on view at the museum’s Potomac Atrium through Sunday, Jan. 28.
The Film: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
At the turn of the 20th century, oil brought a fortune to the Osage Nation in Oklahoma, who became some of the richest people per-capita in the world overnight. The wealth of these Native Americans immediately attracted white interlopers, who manipulated, extorted and stole as much Osage money as they could before resorting to murder.
Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), “Killers of the Flower Moon” is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal. Also starring Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is directed by Academy Award-winner Martiin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Scorsese, based on David Grann’s best-selling book.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” is available to rent on AppleTV+.
About the National Museum of the American Indian
In partnership with Native peoples and their allies, the National Museum of the American Indian fosters a richer shared human experience through a more informed understanding of Native peoples. The museum strives toward equity and social justice for the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere through education, inspiration and empowerment. Through two locations, it features exhibitions and programs in New York City and the National Mall in Washington, D.C. For additional information, including hours and directions, visit https://americanindian.si.edu/.
Photos by Patrick G. Ryan
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- Chief Standing Bear, Director Martin Scorsese, actor Lily Gladstone
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- Janae Collins, Chief Standing Bear (Osage Nation), Martin Scorsese Best Actress nominee Lily Gladstone, Tatanka Means
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- Killers of the Flower Moon costumers.
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- Best actress nominee Lily Gladstone (left).
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- Best Actress Nominee Lily Gladstone.
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- Best Director Nominee Martin Scorsese (left)
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- Actor Tatanka Means
