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Broken Rainbow

1985Movie1 h 10 min

DocumentaryHistory
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–71%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–71%

Summary

Documentary chronicling the government relocation of 10,000 Navajo Indians in Arizona.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Victoria Mudd
Produced by
Victoria Mudd, Maria Florio
Music by
Paul Apodaca, Fred Myrow, Rick Krizman

Everyone

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Facts

May 5, 1985 · 1 h 10 min · Documentary, History

Released
May 5, 1985
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Navajo
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Broken Rainbow worth watching?"

Questions about Broken Rainbow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Broken Rainbow worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Broken Rainbow okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Broken Rainbow?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Broken Rainbow plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.