Lily Gladstone on 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

Lily Gladstone's historic Golden Globe win marks a milestone for the Indigenous acting community.

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Cote expresses the need for an Osage perspective in telling the story of Mollie and her family.

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Indigenous representation praised, but some critics, like language consultant Christopher Cote, voice concerns

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Both actors share a friendship, with Gladstone staying at Jacobs' place during a film festival.

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Lily Gladstone defends Devery Jacobs' criticism of "Killers of the Flower Moon

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Jacobs described watching the film as "hellfire," sharing her traumatic experience.

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"Killers of the Flower Moon" depicts unsolved murders targeting the Osage tribe for their wealth.

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Gladstone plays Mollie Burkhart, an Osage woman targeted for her oil headrights in the movie.

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Jacobs expressed her perspective on Twitter, highlighting the film's focus on white perpetrators.

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Gladstone, a Golden Globe winner, supports Jacobs, emphasizing the individuality of reactions.

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