Powwow Highway
In Powwow Highway, identity politics are shown in different ways through the two characters of Philbert and Redbow. Philbert, on one hand, is a very proud Cheyenne, constantly looking to expand his knowledge of the Cheyenne culture and to experience as much of the culture as he can. On the other hand is Redbow, who is also a proud Cheyenne, but instead of working to expand his knowledge and experiences, Redbow is busy working to preserve the Cheyenne heritage that he fought for at wounded knee and continues to fight for throughout the film.
On the road, these two men are given a chance to experience each others view on identity politics. Despite his protests, Redbow is forced to go to places and events that he would never have attended without Philbert and is shown more of the spiritual side of the Cheyenne culture. On this journey, Philbert is also given a chance to experience a different view of the Cheyenne as he experiences Redbow's fight to preserve their culture and to stand up to the prejudice of the men imprisoning his sister. Because of their time on the road, both of these men are able to expand their knowledge and experience of the various aspects of the cheyenne culture.