And who they focus on and who they promote is gangster rap. We hope all who read this feel they've gained more insight, or a better COURIER || ES: Tell them, "Thanks for your support. Does he know that, in fact, all these characters are not based on fiction? That's how it has to be; even Freddy Krueger was the bastard son of 1000 maniacs. So, you have the tradition to work with. but are you interjecting your own mood? There was a golf tournament out there. of the interview, we felt comfortable with him, and he with us. The scenes the way it was shot. On the featurette that is included with the THX video, you say something to the effect that director Michael Mann has created a monumental work. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS We're curious about Jodhi May's mother. (A boyish laughter interrupts the train of thought.). We are much about the same height and the same build and I guess they wanted someone with long hair. I. You know, that's the impression people have. Okay, you recently turned your attention to yet another craft; wood carving. I think we were there till you know, we started at like 6 or 7 in the morning on the first day. No problem. We just see the rushes. I believe you have been growing it for eight years? To his credit, he has appeared in over 30 movies over a span of twenty years. on our Book Store page. I: Have you seen the whole film unedited? Our intent is not to criticize or alienate, rather to wonder why? E: No, I haven't. I: The scene on the mountain when you run to save Alice at the end you didn't wait for Hawkeye and your father, as per the book? Okay, I just want to backtrack just a little bit. Although at one point they wanted to shave everybody's hair off. MP: He's been real busy.. doing quite well. People in New Zealand are getting this program but people in Seattle can't watch it. Guide book STILL when you do too much of anything too much alcohol too many drugs. STOREFRONT || 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. Cause they just kind of stuck us in this little part of the field, when in the 1700s there was a thousand guys on the damn field guys getting killed, bones being broken. They scratched the money together and made T-shirts. MP: Did you get closer to Jodhi May would you say, than to say, Madeleine Stowe? them in the first place. 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. It'll probably never happen, but if it came around, I would. E: Something like that. [Laughter]. Let us digress we very much want to like Eric Schweig. The Cliff Trails. Some people actually got hurt. I love jamming. Yeah, I love playing blues. Personal use on your own home PC is permissible! Even at night. We realize that there are many more questions we could have asked Eric Schweig. just dump you off and you're there. Do you really feel as though you're making a departure from yourself? MP: Is that the movie with a band of Cheyenne Dog Soldiers hidden out in the mountains somewhere in modern times? Early life [ edit] Schweig was born in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Was she just a pleasant observer or. ES: Yeah. Why they go stir crazy and they forget . and they loose their memories? It was great. Available - Free Downloads Only! 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. These kids were so awesome, they just blew me away. 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 Directing them, casting them, and what not.. but. so that's what I'd really like to see. I've never been, well.. they treated me like royalty. MENUS! This is all in the 1800s and actually we shot it over at the ranch where they shot Legends of the Fall. But they didn't want to shave his hair, so they gave into us. and I get with her and we start scrapping about this and that and he shoots me dead. Smokies, or that Uncas does indeed leave to rescue a daughter of Munro ahead of Hawkeye & Chingachgook in the novel. with us. I don't believe So, by the time of the interview, we felt comfortable with him, and he with us. It is the quality of the account that relegates a piece as history, not necessarily the race or nationality of the chronicler. MP: Were they downplaying the Uncas/Alice relationship? Hollywood will flog it to death. They employed 250 carpenters and they smacked it all up. ES: Yeah, Wes was cool. I think if ANY Indian actor is going to use their profession, acting, as a forum it should be to advocate things like what happens to you Sometimes on the set they have raunchy attitudes and I'd rather be away from it. ES: Or even Vern. We trained with Colonel David Webster [pause] I think that was his last name. 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. Well, I did in '92. So, the more contemporary films we can do and be allowed to be a part of society and society's subconscious, then the better it will be. Eric Schweig makes for a dashing Joseph Brandt, the young Iroquois all the girls swoon over. there. They sort of fashioned him after Tony Soprano, I think. Should you instead be seen simply as an individual who has chosen acting as a profession? I assume that you didn't have much knowledge, before landing the role of Uncas, of the period history behind LOTM not only of After studying traditional Pacific Coast carvings Eric refined and directed his talent toward the recreation of the traditional masks of his ancestors, the Inuit. you know, and isn't psychotic. If someone wants a reference like, "How was he to work with? It's impossible to say. MP: Yeah, it was a good scene. Tell us about Andy Fraser, the character you're playing. You know, what goes around comes around. MP: Do you think society all societies. have lost their sense of nurturing and protecting. or seeing children for what they are? ES: You know, I don't know where the collection is. MP: Is this role already accepted or is it something you're considering? MP: It is really scary to be a parent now. But they didn't! EARLY Yeah, ask any actor and they will tell you one of the most fun things to do is to make a departure from yourself and play a villain. that would be upsetting, too. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. It has been spoken about an awful lot. GATHERINGS || I'll see you at the movies.". MP: The scenes filmed at Cameron's Cabin; you've got the night scene when you guys gather around the table, then the next day when the Lt. is trying to recruit colonials to support the British Army, and then later on, when you guys revisit the cabin and This is "Eric Schweig Demo 2016" by Eric Schweig on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. I told Vern about that. effects - without our expressed, written permission, constitutes copyright An anger at the people who made the film and some of those who were cast in it. It will be cool because it will be the first time I'll be on a set and.. abstaining. MP: We're about 40 minutes east of Asheville. ES: Yeah, they taught us how to pack the wadding and the powder and the ball and all that kind of stuff. [Laughter] "Hold on! Available - Free Downloads Only! ES: Yeah, all up and down there; all over here. MP: Yeah! I: How did you feel about the battle scenes, especially the scenes when the deposed British troops are leaving the fort and the Hurons are waiting for them? But it is hard hitting and touches on all of the socioeconomic problems that we have on the reserves. But this big uranium mining company finds out he has all this uranium on the property and they come to buy him out. ES: Yeah, I just get a real charge out of it.. so does anybody who's listening. SOUNDTRACK || But that was a superb scene! I used to hate it but I got used to them after awhile. You know. psychopaths running around. Your character, Hawkeye, and Chingachgook. there seemed a sense of family. MP: Well, a lot of people feel put out! ADOPTION SPEECH DELIVERED BY ERIC SCHWEIG, An oldie, but goodie 1992 ERIC SCHWEIG INTERVIEW. . or play a dulcimer, learn how to play a dulcimer. Eric Schweig was born in Inuvik, Canada, on 19 June 1967. It was a real pleasure to have the opportunity to talk with Eric. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS. It looks like this interview was written very tongue in cheek, so don't take everything too seriously. So we can .. now we have them. it take to coerce you to be there? wasn't the only time he did that. ES: Yes. E: I don't know maybe I was the right height! The general public doesn't like He was somewhat reticent, probably because of the time lapse, about So what if the film was not shot in the And we have hired more Native journalists in the past year than any news organization and with your help we will continue to grow and create career paths for our people. I don't think he plays but he'd like to It's become a horrible reality. Just a cop. It would be wild to go to Moscow and find all these masks all over the place. But I've got another offer in Russia, in a production called The Wolves, starting at the end of the month. The following interview with Eric Schweig was conducted, via telephone, on February 1 and 2, 1998. ES: Let me think about that. MUSINGS || Available - Free Downloads Only! STOREFRONT || MP: What WAS filmed? Yeah, they cut that out, they must have. They worked everybody like dogs, so that was the only beef anyone had. Copyright 1997 - 2020 by 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. By the way, you did a play called The Cradle Will Fall. LINKS What else? Eric Schweig (born Ray Dean Thrasher; 19 June 1967 [1]) is an Indigenous Canadian actor best known for his role as Chingachgook 's son Uncas in The Last of the Mohicans (1992). Anything that had to do with the fort . because it was hot in there and it was stuffy. I'll never forget his annoying voice. What was originally scripted for that scene was pretty graphic. Over near Lake James. I don't know what either one of them is doing. it's not that big a deal whether they're historically correct or not because they never can be. MOHICANS It's a DAMN sight better than movies they had in the 50s. COURIER || Guide book STILL impact, and it's art imitating life and vice versa. Your masks are recreations of traditional ceremonial masks of the Inuit. Eric Schweig The Missing Interview. It starts with the individual person. passionate, heartfelt, and poignantly expressed. You know.. just in town here, right beside the baseball field.. and this is a small town, there's about 10,000 people. right beside the ball field, this young girl, about a year and That Cooper's "history" was, in many ways, stunningly accurate? E: The only stage shot was the waterfall and the cave. MP: I imagine they do! time or was it just.. you know, "I'm just doing this"? It's also the truth that you have to do something about it. Available - Free Downloads Only! ES: [Laughter] Yeah! I didn't see a hell of a lot of women in that movie. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS He has said elsewhere that he credits his girlfriend Gail and his agent Deidre Sam with helping him in his recovery. Because they really need a sense of belonging and that sort of gives So, should we start a letter writing campaign? He was just a guy. it's getting much better here. I just wish this had a bit more exposure down in the States. It is fun because you can do morally reprehensible shit and get away with it. So, no, not to me. Well, it's one of the biggest small towns. MP: As a follow-up to that many people who have seen the movie have been inspired to learn more about the period. ES: Yeah, it's a drag man, our children usually wind up paying the price for society's sins. ES: Yeah, I realize it was about the French and Indian Wars, but if they had focused more on the family ties that are involved with the Indian people that lived in that area, it would have hit home a lot harder. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS. Made for the talented actor and artist that is Eric Schweig. Making it more subtle? It comes from people not talking to their elders and not listening to them. I like to hang out with my friends. It was probably [name omitted] He's the 1st AD. All they had to do was put at the end of the movie, " All these characters are based on fiction". That was a pain in the ass, to say the real, well .. you see these gang bangers running around blasting each other to smithereens because they think it's cool.. because that's what you do. Guide book STILL They were the stars so they acted accordingly. Year by year. We were in Columbus, Georgia for about a month. I also am an adult survivor of abuse by my adoptive parents. Was it meant to be like that? I: How do you feel about Indians being depicted in films by white people, in earlier movies? I get to wear my hair in braids, a black bolero hat and chaps, and I get to ride! It was shot in Vancouver and I talked to Wes after he finished it. Just a chance to. you can see it in them.. certain monologues that hit home with them. If there's any kind of panic, it started at the top with the producers. E: I caught that myself! It's cool, everything's cool. well, it's getting better, And we didn't finish till, I don't know, 11, 12 something like that, anyway. I don't know. Previous to this "formal" interview, we had had several long conversations with Eric, focusing primarily on his hand carved Inuit masks. And the colors. the picture that was taken of this mask, the colors were a bit off. They put them in. You know the difference between Indian elders and a lot of other elders? MP: As far as roles go; is there any particular type of film you would like.. or any particular character you would want to play? He seems like a good guy. EARLY ES: Yeah. Tell us about Andy Fraser, the character you're playing. MP: How about firing a musket. I was born in Inuvik NWT in 1967 and moved south to Ontario with my adoptive family in the early 70s. I: So you made the movie in Richmond: now what? I've never told anyone I am a Marlon Brando or whoever. infringement! Does he know that the six nations are of the Iroquois, and the Mohawks are one of the six? So, pretty soon, if you start looking inside yourself for Perhaps much is taken out of context. They had a pool and a waterfall. Hollywood for many years, echoed public perception and stereotyped the culture. ES: Well, no. You should do THIS!" Basic description does not do this moment justice. And that works to create a well-rounded villain. But it was us, except going over the waterfalls. Regarding the love scene; you said in another interview several years ago that it was filmed and then cut out. MP: What did you think of her being there? Usually they paved the way so we didn't have much of a problem. good idea to have one of your masks displayed in the vicinity. taken care of and respected and THAT is what makes them, keeps them wise. MP: I hate to tell you this but it's supposed to be released over here, real soon, in English. Nothing like that . a couple of days and then meet the director, I guess. ES: Oh, that took all night. [Sad voice. Nobody knows EXACTLY what went on. like boxing in a telephone booth. He was into powder rifles and stuff like that. He opens up about the joys and challenges of being a new foster caregiver to two siblings. In an interview with ICTMN, Schweig discussed life experiences that have helped him to play his role in Blackstone, his belief in giving back to the community, and how he has obtained such success in his career. ES: Yeah, start sending out pamphlets to customs [Laughs], just to tell them . MP: Okay. Eric Schweig and Arye Gross in "Big Eden." Out gay filmmaker Thomas Bezucha has a new film, "Let Him Go," now out in theaters. I know Until Indian people can gain something of a creative role, then the cold hard facts about that, is that you need money. He is corrupt and if he can't get what he wants done one way, he'll get it done another. E: Very, very hot and sticky and it rained a lot. There was a real enthusiasm projected when discussing his masks. the historic events, but also of the people, particularly the northeastern woodland Indians? I guess we swayed public opinion since then but I haven't heard of it. MP: The vehicle that has placed you before the public eye is, of course, The Last of the Mohicans. effects - without our expressed, written permission, constitutes copyright If they were operable it would have been more fun. He expects the same from his cast and his crew. Want To Purchase One Of Eric's Videos? ES: Oh yeah! They both have the same kind of drive so it was pretty funny. Put us into 1992 along with everyone else. films. It sounds like you've done good things with these kids and you'll probably never know the rewards of that in your lifetime. Who is Eric Schweig? You should do a mask. ES: He's more meticulous, he's a perfectionist to the power of 10. But Russell Means (Chingachgook) said, "NO, I'm an Indian. I: When the movie first premiered, did you think it would be such a hit as it has been? In COLOR! As long as Europeans or Euro-American film makers are making movies about Indian people, there is always going to be this. Gangster rap's fine for the individual who doesn't want to pick up a gun and . 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. Was she on the set all the time? E: Yes, to an extent! MP: You're welcome. I: Some of the scenes, especially in the canoes - was that really you guys? Copyright 1997 - 2020 by Of course then he will do something that is sweet and redeeming. So I told everybody from the beginning. I'm an actor who just happens to be an Indian. Does he realize war and violence do really take place, even though we are "not born to hate each other"? It doesn't matter what tribe we are from, what color we are, or what socioeconomic background we come fromand usually it is pretty shitty in Indian country. I'll do it. I: Was there another person in your canoe one that wasn't scripted? But any bonding that happened was probably at Many Hawks, this special operations camp. 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. 1992 ERIC SCHWEIG INTERVIEW PLEASE NOTE: We originally ran this interview with Eric Schweig, and the commentary that follows, well over 3 years ago, but removed it after we had done our own with him (see: ERIC SCHWEIG: AN INTERVIEW ). I broke the cycle by not drinking and finding out what I'm NOT. Regarding Vern Also the music by Daniel Lanois, a French-Canadian composer. Join Stevie, comedic director "Steelbird" and his "assistant" real life movie star Eric Schweig as they present these incredible live performances, in-depth artist interviews and hilarious comedic backstage antics with featured artists. ES: You know what? MP: So, on the set then, he would just do a scene and then go off by himself? And it has a real E: There are six different nations in the Mohawk nation. Even in the 70s, or the 80s . the early 80s. MUSINGS || E: I got along with everybody! 30 below weather. MENUS! There seems to be something simmering below the surface in much of what he has to say. But that's all right. It's all hard to fathom it goes against our grain. On days when it got really hot they would carry two or three guys off with the heat. You've said previously that you've worked with wood since you were "knee-high" and that it was something that came naturally to you. MOHICANS EARLY You know what I want to do, I want to get a bunch of jackets for them, a bunch of Drama Club jackets and put the name of their band on it. He doesn't speak any English so it was hard to, it's hard to color a picture if you only have one color crayon. Ex mercenaries that have seen and done horrible things decide to retire and open up a used car lot. Was the fort built for the film? Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe were THE couple so they couldn't take away from them because that was the main interest. you think, but I didn't see any women there well, a few, but there were GUYS everywhere, but no women. I keep trying to get people to get into acting so we have someone who can focus on just being a funny guy or a bad guy or a psycho or a love interest. They reminded me of me. The James Fenimore Cooper book was fiction! infringement! Right now, with all the school violence and music and art programs being cut all over the US I thought it would be good to interview him. MP: Well, what I mean is that you guys, in the movie of course, went through every possible trial and tribulation. They sort of fashioned him after Tony Soprano, I think. I love Asheville. The stupidest idea or concept I've ever It's pretty cool, and that's part of the whole process. But people still, especially kids who have this .. it changes the way they see things. 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