> Humor helps share hard truths about Native American history in 'Between Two Knees'
Humor helps share hard truths about Native American history in 'Between Two Knees'
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"Between Two Knees" has been called a weighty, witty, mad dash through some abominable, almost unimaginable tragedies of American history. The play shares hard truths about the realities Native Americans have faced in this country.
Events from the Wounded Knee Massacre in late 1890 to the Wounded Knee Occupation by the American Indian Movement in 1973 are covered in this 2-hour play. Opening scenes of the play set you up for the premise of it: most people in this country aren't taught a lot about Indigenous History.
Jud Gauthier plays the character of Larry who serves as the narrator and guide who tells the audience it's okay to laugh despite the heavy topics at the center of the play. That sets up the unusual history lesson the show delivers.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/truths-about-native-american-history-between-two-knees/281-cc5ac803-8e69-48eb-be75-6af566b02f64