And you take care of yourself Whew! I: I saw the movie three times and honed in on the role of Uncas. It's impossible to say. Just a cop. MP: Yeah, Chimney Rock. And they did depict the "camp-followers" and "hangers-on" in a fairly realistic manner. Want To Purchase One Of Eric's Videos? ES: Oh, that took all night. If someone wants a reference like, "How was he to work with? E: No, I don't! ES: Something I'm considering. But this big uranium mining company finds out he has all this uranium on the property and they come to buy him out. Deidre phoned me up and told me . it's a contemporary thing where I play a sheriff. And we didn't finish till, I don't know, 11, 12 something like that, anyway. Since we came upon, posted, and discussed the above interview, both here and on the WWW Board, we have had the good fortune to be able to talk with Eric Schweig directly. I didn't have to say that much, just stand around tapping my feet. That, though, can go on endlessly. I: Did you have to be really physically fit? In COLOR! As the film nears the end, the group progresses up a precarious waterfall, one of Hawkeye's friends, Uncas (Eric Schweig) is killed by the men tracking them, and he falls off the edge of the waterfall. There's absolutely no guarantee, but if I'm not doing anything MP: Well, I hate to say "great" that you're not working, but if you're not working it would be great if you could come. Fortunately, we have the type of material that forces you to be into it and serious, otherwise you would just come across as phony. Born in Canada's Northwest Territories and of Inuvialuit lineage, Schweig was adopted into an abusive family as a baby and suffered under their treatment until, at age 16, he ran away to Toronto.. Was the fort built for the film? All kids want to do now is rap, which is great and I understand when you turn 15 or 16 you want to express yourself. ES: Well, that's hard to say because mostly all I did was run. And who they focus on and who they promote is gangster rap. Madeleine Stowe. Zusammenfassung: An interview with the director of the series. I went over to his hotel and sat around with him. He's all business. I guess it turned out alright. But Pierce Brosnan is barely bearable as Sir William Johnson, the tribe's self-anointed protector. It's everybody's favorite spot. They could either. because they'll wind up either dead or in jail. MOHICAN PRESS We find the content startling in several regards, and will comment, at length, following the conclusion of the interview. And if he could magnify that with a damned megaphone, he was happy as hell. ES: Let me think about that. That's no lie either. They put them in. You know the difference between Indian elders and a lot of other elders? place? I'll see you at the movies.". We got along with him. Made for the talented actor and artist that is Eric Schweig. it's getting much better here. I: What were the good points about the film? ES: Yeah, Asheville's really nice. We're heading out." COLLECTIBLES || Right THERE! Guide book STILL Invited to the conference to share his own experiences and perspectives, Eric was pleased to have the opportunity to speak on a topic close to his heart. In fact, he stayed at that, not a chateau What's the name of that Eric was forthcoming and, we believe, candid in his responses; gracious, and willing to discuss everything we asked. MP: Do you see that on the other end of the spectrum too, with the elderly? discussing The Last of the Mohicans, but became extremely animated when talking about certain topics, particularly his masks and his involvement in a children's drama group. Eric Schweig is a Canadian actor of mixed Inuvialuk, Chippewa-Dene and German heritage. Things like that, you know, the time of day or whatever, but .. if you mean were we planning to strike up a business or something or go skydiving, or meet each other's family .. it was nothing So. you know, we've got to take advantage of it and they'll have nothing left short of Last of the Dog Men which is a ludicrous concept for a film about Thanks, Eric. Can you turn it into a greater good by reaching out to those kids? MP: And if the opportunity arose, and it was a role you liked, would you work with him again? ES: Well, we did boycott the set one day because all the extras were getting shit on. STOREFRONT || I'm getting sick of looking at the same usual suspects all the time. He headed to the big screen following his Broadway performances. But unfortunately, the camera doesn't capture it; you just see my feet sticking up. Yeah, you know, I am a good guy. There are no subscriptions or costs. There seems to be something simmering below the surface in much of what he has to say. You've known him as Uncas. There's not enough of us. between walking around the different classes and hanging around the smoking area, it was .. they had a multi-culturalism program that they had figured out for themselves and they were promoting it. ES: Yeah, that's. see, this is almost right on the money. You know, that's the impression people have. So, by the time Twitter @VinceSchilling TikTok @VinceSchilling Email vschilling@indiancountrytoday.com he is also the opinions editor , to submit email: opinion@indiancountrytoday.com. I don't know, that's the editor's fault. [Sad voice. Indians from all over the country, Canada just everywhere. So, should we start a letter writing campaign? A third manolder, earringed and wearing an indigo shirtappears to be after the two younger men, who pause to scope the object of their pursuit. MP: We've read that you have been involved in a children's drama group. We have them back and now we can take care of them. Anything that had to do with the fort . because it was hot in there and it was stuffy. I lived in Toronto, which is right next to the Six Nations reserve. It was incredible. ES: Yeah, start sending out pamphlets to customs [Laughs], just to tell them . MP: Okay. And they put in all kinds of unnatural fears into kids' minds, or potentially can. Could you tell us about it? in Deep Rising. But after practicing, after a The James Fenimore Cooper book was fiction! Nothing like that . That's how it has to be; even Freddy Krueger was the bastard son of 1000 maniacs. like boxing in a telephone booth. It's going to be released here so just brace yourself. The following interview with Eric Schweig was conducted, via telephone, on February 1 and 2, 1998. And I love to be around the sets, learning things. Many visitors have commented upon the quality of your masks. It was a really good script and a good concept. But it's good for them because they have so much to offer, these kids, and some of ES: Yeah, THE INDIAN. I see a lot of people who look all over the place for answers, except inside themselves. ES: Or even Vern. Do you enjoy the stage? ES: Oh You know, I can't remember. How is he different from them? you know, and isn't psychotic. ES: Yeah. MP: What WAS filmed? Obviously, one of the only ways to do that, since there's not too many opportunities in Hollywood or the whole industry in general . you have to sort of start making your own It's absurd. You know .. especially the people that buy them. I'm an actor who just happens to be an Indian. Perhaps much is taken out of context. ES: Yeah, absolutely. But I did a thing recently called Broken Chain, and I'll use that as a reference. Vincent Schilling, Akwesasne Mohawk, is the associate editor and senior correspondent at Indian Country Today who enjoys creating media, technology, comics, and movies. ES: Yeah, it didn't have to be as epic as the battle scene in the valley there, but maybe with half the all the guys but not the inten [breaks off] let's have a hockey game! She wasn't as inward. Well, like I said, Red River has received a lot of attention in Europe and people have described it as beautiful. That's why they cut that love scene out. Was that difficult to achieve? E: I'll stay in movies until I can get enough money to buy a ranch in Montana, live the life of a hermit get 10 or 15 dogs sounds good, doesn't it? What is it like working with Blackstone's all-star cast? I didn't think it would make this much money! [2] I don't use it. This is to be shot in Vancouver, if it all happens. MP: Was it a pleasant experience then, to be filming in the area? Just HUGE games. Suddenly, surprisingly, Alice gives a look to her sister and jumps off after him. He runs Many Hawks Special Operations Camp in Columbus, Georgia where he ES: Yeah, it's a drag man, our children usually wind up paying the price for society's sins. I was homeless when I was a kid. The point is that it's not really They do them and it comes right from MOHICANS before it was a tad more difficult than we'd anticipated. mask each and every time? you've got Scots running around half naked and even in a period piece about Indians, just take The Last of the Mohicans for example .. You've got European born actors recreating roles from over 200 years ago. Other than that, everybody got along. That's one of the nicest small towns I've ever been in. When you do that you really have to commit. We found the one-year teacher retention rate at GDL in 2010-2011 was 79%; Green Dot Locke teachers, overall, were more highly educated than their . I can't remember. MP: Any plans of showcasing them, or giving them their day in the sun? it's burnt out. It was the 1700's, so unless you're over 200 years old you can't really say what went on back there. It's jacked up obviously for television so the story is more interesting. have been because they had aged so much and the paint had flaked off. it was aged down, but we just took a shot at it and it turned out wicked. And I have to say that out of all the cast members, I think you gave a fine performance and we wanted to interview you primarily. It was probably him. And we had to do a lot of running and stuff. That's good because anything that can you know what I'm into in? So, by the time of the interview, we felt comfortable with him, and he with us. Guide book STILL MP: I guess you believe that judgment on any society falls on how they treat their children and their elders? They don't have anybody to talk to and nobody to listen to them. E: The only stage shot was the waterfall and the cave. you have to bring to the forefront. In COLOR! E: I think they wanted that, but the height did come into it. Col. Dave Webster runs this thing out of Columbus, It is the quality of the account that relegates a piece as history, not necessarily the race or nationality of the chronicler. The way you're describing it doesn't really sound like the scene that was originally What we'd like to start with is for you to paint a picture of who you feel you are for us. It's retarded. ES: Oh yeah, Lake James. How would you compare the role to others you've played? RIGHTS RESERVED - Use of material elsewhere - including text, images, and I don't get it because those are our babies. But there are so many questions we would like to ask of him! MP: Then they'll be there for future generations? Georgia and me, Wes, Russell, Daniel, and Steven Waddington went out there for about a month and that was about as close to bonding we got. 30 below weather. ], MP: [Laughing!] They were the stars so they acted accordingly. So, after putting it off and saying "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah". at the time I was running around a lot and too busy to "In a scene inspired by a Bierstadt painting," says Mann, "they all come together at the creek. Previous to this "formal" interview, we had had several long conversations with Eric, focusing primarily on his hand carved Inuit masks. Where are you? Even at night. [Laughter]. ES: Yes! It's pretty good. you see a lot of them come out of their No one wants to see this all the time. I don't cut my hair for nobody!" STOREFRONT || Titel: 500 Nations - Die Geschichte der Indianer - Staffel 0 Folge 3 : Episode 3; Luftdatum: Renommierte Gste: Fernsehsender: CBS. They sort of fashioned him after Tony Soprano, I think. Accessibility or. ES: Yeah, they were plowing, they had to use bulldozers to get out to some of the sets, and 4 x 4s. In I work with sex trade workers and I try to hook them up with agencies that can help them. There was really very little dialogue between the two of you, but, you both presented a very strong relationship on film despite the lack of dialogue. There's this woman Claudia who's the You know. psychopaths running around. But when someone shouts at me, I shout back! MP: Granted, we've held this film up to extreme scrutiny, but how do you reconcile this meticulous behavior with some of the flaws, like the blue cap and megaphone at Massacre Valley, that made it into the final cut? MENUS! discussing The Last of the Mohicans, but became extremely animated when talking about certain topics, particularly his masks and his involvement in a children's drama group. And it has a real RIGHTS RESERVED - Use of material elsewhere - including text, images, and I don't know. Interview with Eric: All of this info came from an interview (my interview form) on May 2nd 2000. celebrity. You know .. they just did whatever they had to do. So, gradually it will get better and .. we won't be so misunderstood and maligned. It's scheduled for June in North Carolina. E: No, I don't think so at all. Certainly, we have a new found appreciation for interviewers! RIGHTS RESERVED - Use of material elsewhere - including text, images, and AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS The girls would have been scared of everything! People, Indian or otherwise, are not born to hate each other. But it was us, except going over the waterfalls. E: Oh, that was the hardest time anyone ever had. Personal use on your own home PC is permissible! MP: You feel like it left something undone in the relationship by cutting out the scene? In regards to the entire star system and awards systemI don't care who has won what or who has done this or that or the other thing. MP: So, I get the impression you didn't like Red River much. ES: After I left the Mohicans, I said, "I hope I never see him again." We have feasts around here and they eat first. Do you see yourself as having an empathy with these kids, since you've walked in their shoes? [laughs] I don't know what unless they start writing scripts about contemporary things. I also am an adult survivor of abuse by my adoptive parents. I wouldn't Do you really feel as though you're making a departure from yourself? E: No, I haven't. I am just concerned that whoever is doing it is pulling their weight. ES: Actually, about three or four years ago I was sitting around the house with Vern Etzerza and, what's the name of the book? I: You mentioned earlier about your hair. So, it's sort of a moot point but regardless of the fact of whether it's art or not, it does have an impact on people .. on kids and their perception of MP: The vehicle that has placed you before the public eye is, of course, The Last of the Mohicans. Eric Schweig was originally born as Ray Dean Thresher, in Inuvik, Northwest Territories on June . I don't just talk about it, I do it. Eric Schweig is a Canadian actor of mixed Inuvialuk, Chippewa-Dene and German heritage. It's sort of, if you think about it, it kind of leaves the audience going, "How did all these guys And, hang out with my girlfriend. Who is Eric Schweig? He has said elsewhere that he credits his girlfriend Gail and his agent Deidre Sam with helping him in his recovery. It's sad whenever kids have an abusive childhood. ES: Yeah, Wes was cool. What was originally scripted for that scene was pretty graphic. get here?" It's there with each of these kids, though, and they'll carry that with them. It's kind of difficult.. You see a lot of, well, I I encourage kids to do this now. There is no question that the American Indians have been one of the most mistreated peoples in history, certainly on this continent. I: Now to the slew of questions! Return To Part 1 Of ERIC SCHWEIG: AN INTERVIEW, See Eric As Uncas, From The DVD-version: UNCAS & ALICE, A cause dear to his heart, read: Etzerza, who has been Eric's carving "guru"; in previous conversations Eric has said Vern and he have known each other a long time and he considers Vern to be one of his best buddies. Available - Free Downloads Only! So, when you carve .. are you trying to recreate an exact image of another mask? If there's any kind of panic, it started at the top with the producers. STOREFRONT || We just see the rushes. you think, but I didn't see any women there well, a few, but there were GUYS everywhere, but no women. Yeah, probably the Magua scrap was my favorite. infringement! We invite your comments on our comments, or on the interview, on the [Laughter]. "Please don't release this in English!". MP: The problem, then, is if all an Indian actor can get cast as is something like that.. that's definitely a problem. MP: There was a strong feeling of familial bond between your character, Uncas, your older step-brother Hawkeye, played by Daniel Day-Lewis, and your father Chingachgook, played by Russell Means. ES: Yeah. A war between blue coats and Indians. There is an endless amount of historical fact they dredge up from the past and twist it around and suck all the blood out of Indian people to paint their own pictures. ES: Basically, yeah. time or was it just.. you know, "I'm just doing this"? But they didn't want to shave his hair, so they gave into us. E: Yes, to an extent! I: So you made the movie in Richmond: now what? ES: Yes, I'd rather be seen as an individual who chooses acting as a profession. MP: Yeah! I: Well, that explains that! Gorgeous Men. Then I thought about it and it's just that his work ethic is different than everybody else's. 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