MOVIE
The Weight
A tale of good and evil.
When Samuel is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal prison, Warden Clancy offers him a high-stakes proposition: smuggle gold out of a remote mine with a dangerous crew of prisoners and he’ll win his freedom.
KNOW BEFORE WATCHING
A few things worth knowing first
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
American Indian boarding schools
These were institutions established in the United States to forcibly assimilate Native American children into Euro-American culture. Students were often removed from their families and prohibited from practicing their traditional languages, religions, and customs.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Executive Order 6102
Issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, this order required all persons in the United States to deliver most of their gold holdings to the Federal Reserve. It was a significant measure taken to combat the economic instability of the era.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Great Depression
This was a severe worldwide economic downturn that took place mostly during the 1930s. It was characterized by massive unemployment, poverty, and a significant decline in industrial production and consumer spending.
PLACE
Deschutes County, Oregon
Located in Central Oregon, this region is known for its diverse landscape, ranging from high desert to forested mountains. It serves as a significant geographic area within the Pacific Northwest.