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The speaker reflects on their film-making journey, emphasizing the importance of authentic representation of Native American life. They discuss the cultural and racial divides in America and how their film addresses these issues through the narrative of two men with opposing worldviews finding reconciliation. The speaker also highlights the romantic and aesthetic appeal of Western films, particularly those set in New Mexico.

Why did the speaker emphasize the importance of advisors on set?

• To ensure the film stayed within budget

• To accurately represent Native American language and customs

• To improve the film's visual effects

• To speed up the filming process

What realization did the speaker have about the racial and cultural divide in America?

• It was a resolved issue

• It was wider and growing

• It was not relevant to the film

• It was narrower than expected

How do the two main characters' relationship evolve throughout the film?

• They become allies

• They become lifelong friends

• They never interact

• They remain enemies

What was the speaker's motivation for setting the film in New Mexico?

• To use modern filming techniques

• To avoid harsh weather conditions

• To reduce production costs

• To capture the romantic and beautiful landscape

Why did the speaker choose to shoot the film on film rather than digitally?

• To beautifully capture the New Mexico backdrop

• To enhance the film's special effects

• To make editing easier

• To save on production costs