Product Details

• Actors: Tonantzin Carmelo, Carla-Rae Holland, Michael Spears, Cory Brusseau, Charlie White Buffalo
• Directors: Michael Linn
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Mti Home Video
• DVD Release Date: February 10, 2009
• Run Time: 84 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001N5BDX4
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,344 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Imprint" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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Product Description

Studio: Mti Productions Release Date: 02/10/2009 Run time: 85 minutes Rating: Pg13

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A LITTLE INDIE JEWEL., May 9, 2009

By	J. K. Hinton "Rabid Reader" (TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have to admit, I picked this movie up as a rental, because of the lovely, mysterious artwork on the cover. There was also reference to the fact that it won 'Best Film,' at the 32nd American Indian Film Festival for 2007. I casually thought I'd give it a try, but my expectations weren't high. At the time, I didn't know I was holding a little Indie jewel.

I'm still struggling with placing this film into a genre. It's not slasher horror, because it's free of blood and guts, but it WILL frighten you, at times. It's not just a thriller, because of the supernatural aspects. It is also an atypical ghost story. I think it is a category of its own, encompassing a little of several genres that many of us love. But, what makes it so interesting is the spiritual aspects, and magical realism of the Lakota, woven throughout, which culminates into a crescendo of an unexpected ending.

Shayla Stonefeather (Tonantzin Carmelo) is the chief protagonist, a Native American Attorney, returning home to the reservation to visit her father, who is facing death. She is initially very ambivalent about this visit. She has allowed herself to be removed from the traditions of her people, preferring to base her beliefs on science, rather than superstition and magic. In 1 hour, 28 minutes, we witness all of her current and past beliefs challenged, as she begins receiving messages from the spirit world. These messages represent violence and death, but who are they intended for---and who are the intended victims. The supporting cast, including Michael Spears (a Tribal Officer), her mother(Carla-Rae Holland) and the Medicine Man (Lakota Chief David Bald Eagle) all give top notch performances, as they assist Shayla on her journey of self discovery.

I think that viewers need to keep in mind, that this movie was not high on budget and, from the extras, it was shot in just three weeks time. So, you won't get any of the heart-pounding CGI afforded major productions. But, the scenery is beautiful---the countryside, the roaming buffalo, the stalking wolf and the noble pinto horse. You will feel the splendor of S. Dakota.

I applaud the producers of this movie, for giving an almost all Native American cast the opportunity to shine, in a contemporary film, minus the stereotypical images. We could use more like these. In fact, I can even envision a series---maybe Shayla's character teaming up with Tribal Police in solving crimes---a little romance. Yeah, it could work!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Imprint, March 26, 2009

By	Paula K. Savard "sugittarius" (New England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Imprint

Here is a combination of American Indians decendants of today with interwoven past and present supernatural.
A great hour plus of entertainment...

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stylish Thriller!, January 15, 2009

By	Rowena - See all my reviews

I was lucky enough to watch an advanced copy from the director. This is the first film I have watched in a very long time that made me think after it was over and I immediately watch it again. Smart and stylish, the film keeps you guessing until the very end. Finally, an intelligent thriller. Every actor plays their role perfectly, the film was shot and directed with great care. All I can say is BUY IT!