"Scorsese's Meeting with the Osage: A Turning Point for 'Killers of the Flower Moon'"

Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese and his production team for "Killers of the Flower Moon" met with members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma after concerns were raised about the potential distortion of Indigenous history. The film adaptation, based on the true story of the Reign of Terror in the 1920s, focuses on the investigation of the violence by federal agents, but the Osage community wanted their voices and perspectives to be included. Scorsese listened to their concerns and rewrote portions of the script, adding in their stories and perspectives. The film now showcases Osage culture and involvement, with Osage people cast as their own relatives and teaching the cast how to speak Osage. The Osage community hopes the film brings awareness to their history and provides solace.