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James Cameron Says He ‘Tries to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ in His Films, but ‘It’s Your Stories We Want to Hear in Your Voice’
James Cameron said he tries to celebrate Indigenous peoples in his work, but 'it's your stories we want to hear, in your voice.'
Cameron’s flagship “Avatar” franchise draws inspiration from Indigenous tribes, as the fictional Na’vi people must fight against the destruction of their planet Pandora when humans from Earth begin to colonize it and extract its resources. Cameron made the remarks from New Zealand, where he is shooting live-action pickups for “Avatar 3.” In the video he also applauded Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation leader, producer and Academy Museum trustee. Halbritter participated in a spotlight conversation that explored his upcoming entertainment projects with Variety EVP of content Steven Gaydos.
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