THE LOWDOWN Q&A | TIFF 2025

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Chapters & Sections (53)

0:00 Introduction and Welcome chapter 2
0:00 Welcoming Sterland Harjo to the Stage
1:02 Meeting Ethan Hawk and Pitching the Story
2:05 Story Inspiration and Origins chapter 2
2:05 Discussion on Film Festival and Show
3:06 Background on Magazine Work and Creative Freedom
4:09 Tulsa and Oklahoma Inspiration chapter 5
4:09 Homage to a Friend
4:40 Disillusionment with Mainstream TV
5:10 Celebrating Art and Culture
5:43 Inspiration for Reservation Dogs
6:14 Collaboration with Ethan Hawk
7:49 Ethan's Inspiration and Collaboration with Sterling chapter 4
7:49 Meeting Martin and Introducing Ethan to Sterling
8:19 Ethan's Initial Impression of Sterling and the Project
8:52 Influence of Reservation Dogs on Ethan's Perspective
9:23 Ethan's Experience Working with Sterling and the Crew
11:28 Collaboration with Ethan Hawke chapter 4
11:28 Initial Contact and Script Discussion
11:59 Ethan's New Show and Collaboration
13:00 Community Building on Set
13:31 Creating Community Everywhere
14:34 Ensemble Cast and Community Building chapter 4
14:34 Appreciation for Ensemble Storytelling and World-Building
15:04 Casting Process and Community Involvement
15:36 Personal Experience with Peter Dinklage and Theater Company
16:06 Fun and Positive Set Culture
17:39 The Importance of Community in Film Making chapter 3
17:39 Collaborative Approach to Storytelling
18:40 Empowering Creativity and Trust in Team Members
19:42 Personal Experiences and Inspirations for the Film
20:43 Influences and References chapter 4
20:43 Films and TV Shows Influencing the Show
21:14 Specific Scene Analysis and Comparison to The Long Goodbye
22:17 Genre Experimentation in Reservation Dogs
23:21 Balancing Act and Humanity of the Character
24:22 Balancing Work and Personal Life chapter 3
24:22 The Impact of Work on Relationships
25:25 Passion and Obsession in Film Making
26:57 Graham Greene's Legacy
27:59 Graham's Last Project chapter 5
27:59 Initial Impressions of Graham's Health
28:31 Graham's Choices in the Show
29:02 Graham's Hat and Preparation for the Camera
29:34 Working with Graham and His Legacy
30:07 Graham's Performance on the Show
31:43 Influence of Film Directors chapter 3
31:43 Cohen Brothers' Influence and Film Genres
32:13 Child Actors and Favorite Movies
32:45 Jeff Bridges' Inspiration and Career
34:27 Personal Inspiration and Career Reflections chapter 2
34:27 Personal Struggles with TV Showrunning
34:59 Original Content and Creative Control

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