We were in Columbus, Georgia for about a month. No problem. They haven't solved it. I don't know what either one of them is doing. I think, anyway. Support Indian Country Today for as little as $10. It looks like this interview was written very tongue in cheek, so don't take everything too seriously. With funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, CRESST researchers conducted a multi-year evaluation of a major school reform project at Alain Leroy Locke High School, historically one of California's lowest performing secondary schools. I really like it and I love shopping there. It has been spoken about an awful lot. MP: How about firing a musket. So finally, after three or four years of screwing around I got around to it. Tell us about Andy Fraser, the character you're playing. ES: Oh yeah. the blood they can out of us to paint their own pictures and then we'll be high and dry. Anything that had to do with the fort . because it was hot in there and it was stuffy. There was a golf tournament out there. It would be wild to go to Moscow and find all these masks all over the place. STUDIO: 20th Century Fox. I've never been, well.. they treated me like royalty. E: I think they wanted that, but the height did come into it. It was hot and it was annoying because Michael wanted to .. you know, like I said before.take after take. 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. I'm not trying to be antagonistic. That's who they should be chasing but they don't. effects - without our expressed, written permission, constitutes copyright And I'm waiting to see if I can get the role of Joseph Stone, a cop who's been to Lebanon and all that. MP: Personally, I think he was deserving of an Academy Award for his work in The Last of the Mohicans. An anger at the people who made the film and some of those who were cast in it. SCRIPT || You should do a mask. MP: I understand you worked with horses in that film. I'd take a picture of every one of them, too! It was kind of disappointing because it fit right in. out but don't stay out too late. Eric Schweig has spoken freely about his alcoholism. We had a love scene that was cut out. Faye Marie. 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). He can do a lot of stuff with his looks. I: Do you think European women would have been able to stand such a life style? People from all over the world. couple of days we had it down to 20 or 30 seconds. MP: I imagine they do! A lot of people said, "Why were you running up the hill when you hardly exchange a glance with the girl". Zusammenfassung: An interview with the director of the series. MP: So, most of what you've been offered, not just yourself, but with a lot of Indian people, . it's always "the Indian" role of a hundred or so years ago? They just. a lot of it was really dark but it was incredible. MP: It looks real good. They both have the same kind of drive so it was pretty funny. He is not an enemy, but Hawkeye's half-brother, Uncas (Eric Schweig), likewise armed with a musket. Born: June 19th 1967 Height: 6'2 Weight: 210lbs Eyes: brn Hair: blk Marital Status: none Heritage/Tribe: Inuit/German country: Canada MP: Okay! Or do you instead allow your own mood, your color preferences .. that sort of thing, to blend with tradition and then the result being a unique I mean Russell and I did, but you know, Russell and I Daniel and I come from we might as well be a zillion miles away. Master Carver Eric Schweig (Ray Dean Thrasher) learned under the tutelage of renowned Tahltan carver Vern Etzerza. Do you enjoy the stage? MP: When you watch the movie it seems as though you guys had bonded. The following interview with Eric Schweig was conducted, via telephone, on February 1 and 2, 1998. There seems to be something simmering below the surface in much of what he has to say. Should you instead be seen simply as an individual who has chosen acting as a profession? I don't think he plays but he'd like to MP: We've read that you have been involved in a children's drama group. We're curious about Jodhi May's mother. I wouldn't ES: Yeah, absolutely. 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. Certainly, we have a new found appreciation for interviewers! Well, it's one of the biggest small towns. He runs Many Hawks Special Operations Camp in Columbus, Georgia where he But you know who they don't ban? What was your relationship like with those two actors? Mostly it was an hour and a half long sprint! Was she just a pleasant observer or. ES: Yeah. you have to bring to the forefront. MP: Compared to other directors you've worked with since Michael Mann, how does he fit in to the over all mold of the other directors? Or, do you even think it should be an issue? 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. There were so many locations. MP: Then this must be a source of satisfaction for you. to work with them? Most of the time I was either standing or running. He's a hard worker. I like to hang out with my friends. taken care of and respected and THAT is what makes them, keeps them wise. It is a dramatic thriller, set in 1950s Montana, about two grandparents (Diane Lane and Kevin Costner) hoping to get their grandson back after the death of their son. Personal use on your own home PC is permissible! I've been doing this for 25 years now. It was a real pleasure to have the opportunity to talk with Eric. MP: Uncas. But they didn't want to shave his hair, so they gave into us. They can get egotistical. life cycle. Available - Free Downloads Only! ES: Yeah, it's a drag man, our children usually wind up paying the price for society's sins. I love Asheville. E: Yes, to an extent! E: I had fun, really. It is fun because you can do morally reprehensible shit and get away with it. That's how it has to be; even Freddy Krueger was the bastard son of 1000 maniacs. The Indian guys were okay. scripted, which was more than "puppy love". MP: What WAS filmed? ES: No, not when I was there. of symbolic imagery. 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? MUSINGS || It's become a horrible reality. MP: So, I get the impression you didn't like Red River much. Some people actually got hurt. ES: No. It's box office numbers. MP: Is this role already accepted or is it something you're considering? I: There is a very soft, subtle love story between you and Alice. You can't put some little guy next to someone like Daniel Day-Lewis. I am an outreach worker in real life. Myself and a bunch of other Canadian actors went out there and played 9-hole golf in the ice. I: How did you get on with the rest of the cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Jodhi May and Russell Means? COURIER || It'll probably never happen, but if it came around, I would. I: Well, that explains that! Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe were THE couple so they couldn't take away from them because that was the main interest. How is he different from them? Try to balance it, you know.. go EARLY films. Was that ever filmed? MP: That was the next question. 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 Could you tell him Eric said "hello"? They were troubled kids. Then laughter] You know, They wanted to keep it up, but it wasn't that sound and they had to take it apart. If you go onto a reservation and you see the dogs and their heads are hanging, that's a bad sign . you know, people don't care about them. So, anything contemporary, it doesn't matter. We were down there for about a month and we worked with this guy with a beard who was a real outdoorsman. That Cooper's "history" was, in many ways, stunningly accurate? 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. ], MP: [Laughing!] Does he realize war and violence do really take place, even though we are "not born to hate each other"? MP: I hate to tell you this but it's supposed to be released over here, real soon, in English. Okay . You were born in Inuvik? Some of my friends are Mohawks. Over near Lake James. like a sauna in the summertime. [Laughs] He was just The girls would have been scared of everything! E: I don't mix with other actors. E: Yes, with the Indians. 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. That's no lie either. But you know, for what it's worth, Last of the Mohicans, it's a good movie. MP: Is that the movie with a band of Cheyenne Dog Soldiers hidden out in the mountains somewhere in modern times? MP: Okay, well. aside from the masks, which will obviously be going to take a lot of your time and focus.. are you still pursuing your acting career? Rather spontaneously, a gathering of LOTM fans has been planned. 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. ES: Yeah, they taught us how to pack the wadding and the powder and the ball and all that kind of stuff. That's what these guys do in the movies. You know? ES: Well oh man. Just throw out a couple of opinions on working with her. All three of us stood there with them. like that. Does he know that the six nations are of the Iroquois, and the Mohawks are one of the six? good idea to have one of your masks displayed in the vicinity. You have to have some sort of sympathy or empathy for villains like otherwise. ES: Yeah, they could have it's all politics. Vincent Schilling, Akwesasne Mohawk, is the associate editor and senior correspondent at Indian Country Today who enjoys creating media, technology, comics, and movies. We could work out something. 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 You know, you gotta start somewhere and they're starting small but they're starting. Regarding Vern ES: Yeah, absolutely. Maybe Vern and I can take one of them out there. there. We chose to post them on this site because a great deal of it is relevant to the making of the movie and we felt most of you would be interested in reading it. So, what they would like to know is what would 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. You know, that's the impression people have. MOVIE TITLE: The Last of the Mohicans. Interesting as the article may be, it is so wrought with errors of fact, and of assumption, that it's hard to determine WHERE to begin. MP: What did you think of her being there? But it's good for them because they have so much to offer, these kids, and some of I don't just talk about it, I do it. COLLECTIBLES || MP: You're welcome. We love his portrayal of Uncas. They scratched the money together and made T-shirts. Certainly, we have a new found appreciation for interviewers! I've always been into that, ever since I was a kid. ES: Hmmm . Well, not . not really. I used to hate it but I got used to them after awhile. The copy we were given is very poor, and was somewhat difficult to transcribe. I was adopted at six months of age. Now, it is possible that there was more to the interview than that which made it to print. The stupidest idea or concept I've ever AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS, ADOPTION SPEECH DELIVERED BY ERIC SCHWEIG. There are some we really WISH we asked. E: No, I don't think so at all. different states and different coliseums .. and they're harmless! that would be upsetting, too. ES: Yeah. think I'd hesitate. Massive games; twice the size of a football field and we are, COLLECTIBLES || I: Some of the scenes, especially in the canoes - was that really you guys? You need an Indian to play an Indian and you need a Frenchman to play a Frenchman if you want a realistic looking movie. The James Fenimore Cooper book was fiction! And you take care of yourself Whew! I just wish this had a bit more exposure down in the States. MP: He's been real busy.. doing quite well. Like the kiss between Hawkeye and Cora? E: Yes, but I got restless. ES: After I left the Mohicans, I said, "I hope I never see him again." I don't know what he does now, but he was when we were on the set. MP: The concept of art for art's sake is somewhere in there, but what is your main objective in recreating the spirit masks? Sitting out there in a big flotilla and it was really windy. Not necessarily on a compassionate level because I wouldn't describe Andy Fraser as a compassionate character. What sort of career advice do you have for kids interested in acting? ES: Oh You know, I can't remember. E: I got along with everybody! Does he know that, in fact, all these characters are not based on fiction? That's Andy Fraser. Besides that, he's a pretty private person. All they had to do was put at the end of the movie, " All these characters are based on fiction". shit and it makes me nuts. I don't cut my hair for nobody!" MP: She's working with you with these kids? If that's all you can get then, yeah, that's a problem. Fortunately, we have the type of material that forces you to be into it and serious, otherwise you would just come across as phony. Of course, like you were saying before, the old films from the 50s were horrible .. the Indians were the bad guys and they had to be eradicated no matter what. ES: Yeah. RIGHTS RESERVED - Use of material elsewhere - including text, images, and A lot of elders are sharper than most 16 year olds 20 or 30, they're sharper than people half their age. E: I would go on and on about the things that were wrong in the movie. He opens up about the joys and challenges of being a new foster caregiver to two siblings. And I was told at 7 a.m. the next morning that I was hired! Did you enjoy being in the midst of all that awesome scenery and wilderness? We had a really deep love scene in the cave and they cut that out completely. 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: MOHICAN PRESS Each mask represented various animals and they contained a lot AMAZON.COM/LOTM STOREFRONT. retrospect, how do you feel about the quality of that film? find your voice, man, you can't shut up! ES: Yeah. Sometimes I felt like I wanted to scream or something. And that's not the way it's supposed to be. I was homeless when I was a kid. 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. Indians from all over the country, Canada just everywhere. They would have liked to have seen that scene kept in or at least the relationship more developed, alongside Hawkeye and Cora's. He was just a guy. It was really hard to get that damn ball. Thanks, Eric. I didn't have to say that much, just stand around tapping my feet. I can't remember which scene it was. I'm busy!". But period pieces have always been, and always will be, because of their way of something good there. It would have been really cool if they had made it a little more sprawling. I think it's called Across Continents, something like that, but it's [picture of the mask] right on the cover of it. Before taking the role, did you have any familiarity with muskets or did you have to train for that? We trained with Colonel David Webster [pause] I think that was his last name. So, that's good to see. [Laughter] "Hold on! Actually, the same school that had kicked them out, that couldn't handle them, were phoning them back and saying "How do we start this multi-culturalism in our school?" It's cool, everything's cool. well, it's getting better, How would you describe him as an actor? Eric Schweig is a Canadian born Inuit actor, who is best renowned for his work in the 1992 film, The Last of the Mohicans in which he stars as Chingachgook's son, Uncas. Was it meant to be like that? It could have been shot better. Okay, I just want to backtrack just a little bit. So, beyond that, .. we gotta get with it. LINKS And they came to Vancouver and I auditioned once down here and then flew to Los Angeles and auditioned once or twice there on the same day and then flew back flew back down for another one and then flew to North Carolina for two more. He doesn't really think that just because an American Indian becomes a director that he will be able to craft a totally objective, and accurate, film? EARLY Their living conditions were bad, like one loo [bathroom] for 400 guys. them have had really, really rough lives. to say the least. I haven't met them yet, but I'm going to sit down and try to talk to them and try to get them out of their shells somehow. They said "We'll miss you!" All of this helps a lot in my performance. 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. MP: Well, what I mean is that you guys, in the movie of course, went through every possible trial and tribulation. You know I told everybody when this started. I'm getting sick of looking at the same usual suspects all the time. MP: Do you see that on the other end of the spectrum too, with the elderly? And I love to be around the sets, learning things. It's also the truth that you have to do something about it. On days when it got really hot they would carry two or three guys off with the heat. MP: That's true. And it has a real MP: Alice, played by Jodhi May, was obviously your love interest. As a former foster child himself, he knows all too well the obstacles that youth can face when growing up in care. We hung out with him a lot. In COLOR! MP: What was your favorite scene in the movie? just dump you off and you're there. COLLECTIBLES || Guide book STILL MP: As you know, our web site centers on The Last of the Mohicans. I: Uncas comes over as the strong and silent character (minus the huge amount of dialogue), but the terrific expressions that you have throughout the film speak for you. Can you turn it into a greater good by reaching out to those kids? The battle scenes were spectacular! You were cut by a Huron. MP: Supposedly.. Uncas was. But there are so many questions we would like to ask of him! Did you ever get a feeling of really being in that infringement! Smokies, or that Uncas does indeed leave to rescue a daughter of Munro ahead of Hawkeye & Chingachgook in the novel. 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. Col. Dave Webster runs this thing out of Columbus, He was somewhat reticent, probably because of the time lapse, about Guide book STILL Was it just a kiss? It was an alternative school for troubled teens who couldn't cope with a regular school curriculum so they booted them all out and put them all in a big building. MP: Well, I'll tell you what, if you said you'd consider it I think they'd say "anything"! If you don't love what you're doing then don't do it. What am I doing working in the movies? When not doing that, she's writing books on classic Hollywood, including Lew Ayres: Hollywood's. E: Pretty good, thank you! it take to coerce you to be there? Perhaps much is taken out of context. Most of that was because there were so many people in there all the time. ES: Yes. It's a DAMN sight better than movies they had in the 50s. Guide book STILL Lots of it, and we have to control it. Available - Free Downloads Only! ES: Well, as long as it doesn't come over this way! LINKS ES: If I'm not working, yep! If someone wants a reference like, "How was he to work with? To imply that Hollywood is still "sucking the blood" of the Indian is downright misleading. MP: Okay. [Laughs] They're not making Spaghetti Westerns. MOHICAN PRESS Even at night. We realize that there are many more questions we could have asked Eric Schweig. MP: We're about 40 minutes east of Asheville. But people still, especially kids who have this .. it changes the way they see things. MP: Okay, many people are sincerely anxious to see you in more films. He'd rap with the extras and . anybody who was around. 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 . We got along with him. When you do that you really have to commit. There are a couple of words we just couldn't make out, indicated by a [??] Guide book STILL It's too bad that I was born out of abuse, but you know, that's how most of us are. I'll see you at the movies.". Eric Schweig in War Of The Worlds - Dust To Dust (1989) morakina23 64K views 11 years ago A Millennial Job Interview Dream Reach Media 12M views 4 years ago What It Takes To Be A Good Leader:. It's pretty good. you see a lot of them come out of their GATHERINGS || Twitter @VinceSchilling TikTok @VinceSchilling Email vschilling@indiancountrytoday.com he is also the opinions editor , to submit email: opinion@indiancountrytoday.com. E: Yes, it was. Available - Free Downloads Only! of the interview, we felt comfortable with him, and he with us. It's about me and this guy his name is Christoph and he's from France. The effect of the battle between you and Magua was very dramatic. MP: Well, a lot of people feel put out! Gangster rap's fine for the individual who doesn't want to pick up a gun and . He is such an integral part of our favorite movie. ES: I liked killing all those guys on the side of the cliff. ES: Oh yeah, Lake James. And it was one of the six. I teach them and they teach me. Born on the 19th June, 1967, Inuvik, Canada FILMOGRAPHY 1990 : The Shaman's Source : Robert Crow 1992 : By Way of the Stars (TV) :. Of course then he will do something that is sweet and redeeming. I: Now to the slew of questions! We were particularly struck by his comments pertaining to children which seemed have anything to do with carving. what makes it fun to watch. mask each and every time? [Sad voice. EARLY Has Eric ever heard of "running the gauntlet"? AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS. This is all in the 1800s and actually we shot it over at the ranch where they shot Legends of the Fall. No, we don't have "Red River"! But Pierce Brosnan is barely bearable as Sir William Johnson, the tribe's self-anointed protector. That and the part where Alice jumps from the cliff are some of the finest in the film! He is corrupt and if he can't get what he wants done one way, he'll get it done another. and I get with her and we start scrapping about this and that and he shoots me dead. People in New Zealand are getting this program but people in Seattle can't watch it. ES: I liked the ledge we were shooting on. 1997 - 2020 by They promote it. As you've read in the interview, a film project is likely to materialize. And, hang out with my girlfriend. it to them. A GUEST AT THE GREAT MOHICAN GATHERING OF 1999. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS MP: Then they'll be there for future generations? As award-winning actor Eric Schweig led a column of mourners yesterday to a sunburned patch of grass at Vancouver's Grandview Park (the place where a man called Curtis Brick spent his dying moments) the drama seemed like a movie scene.. S chweig has, in fact, appeared in similar scenes on screen many times.. A carver and actor born in Nunavut, Schweig's credits track like a highlight reel of . Being brothers, we would be the same. Where's Marion? ES: I got along with Russell. No one wants to see this all the time. ES: Something I'm considering. I don't think. I: Yes, I guess that's a little difficult to survive. MP: The photo of the mask you described. on the cover of the book, is that 18th century or 19th century? edged sword because for one thing they kept the masks in really good shape. Out of all the scenes that you did, what was the most difficult? Could you do me a favor? Although I was forcibly detached from my Inuit culture I always knew I was Inuit in my heart and I knew I had a real mother somewhere. I love jamming. Yeah, I love playing blues. Or WE start making films of our own, which a lot of us has. He exhibits a fine sense of humor. Well, I did in '92. Ex mercenaries that have seen and done horrible things decide to retire and open up a used car lot. Everything just soars in it. Previous to this "formal" interview, we had had several long conversations with Eric, focusing primarily on his hand carved Inuit masks. "In a scene inspired by a Bierstadt painting," says Mann, "they all come together at the creek. A film that tries to cover too much historical ground at least 40 years in too little screen time and winds up becoming a bore because of it. Either your adopted or your natural family? They take their sense of history and their wisdom But we are running out of actors and we need new blood. MP: You know, in some ways though, contemporary pieces are worse because they're filled with all sorts of horrors and things that wouldn't happen in a million years. Nobody knows EXACTLY what went on. MP: Regarding the children's drama group that you're involved in . your girlfriend's name is Gail? The scenes the way it was shot. If they were operable it would have been more fun. I've never told anyone I am a Marlon Brando or whoever. I believe you have been growing it for eight years? That's good because anything that can you know what I'm into in? ES: Yeah. I don't get it because those are our babies. It's not in the middle of downtown San Francisco where they It's jacked up obviously for television so the story is more interesting. If you cultivate that, when he is 30 years old he would be the best possible asset for his community. MP: Where as a well made period piece, showing history as realistically as can be, is good. 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