Smoke Signals (1998) is an independent film directed by Chris Eyre. The film was adapted from several characters and short stories in The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie, including This is What it Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona.The film has the distinction of being the first motion picture with an exclusively Native American creative team. It won several awards and accolades, and was well-received at numerous film festivals. It is rated PG-13 for "Some intense images" by the MPAA.
Young Indian man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family (and his tough son Victor), and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains, but only if Thomas will also go with him. Thomas and Victor hit the road. Written by Anonymous
