Powwow Highway
In the film Powwow Highway, identity politics play a role in both Buddy and Philbert's actions in that they are trying to better their culture, both within the reservation and society at large. While on the road to bail his sister from jail, Buddy shows his emotions towards the company trying to access the reservation's natural resources. He knows that the businessmen are just trying to take advantage of the Native Americans and in turn has been trying to promote awareness about this issue. Buddy's anger has built up towards these businessmen, so much so that when he confronts Sandy Youngblood in the bar and uncovers Youngblood's ploy to get Buddy off the res, he physically takes out his anger by punching Youngblood. Philbert tries to better Native American society in a much different, peaceful manner. He relates most of his actions to the way culture used to be. In his horse, he sees a stallion; in every trinket he comes across, a sign from the ancestors or above; and in places his ancestors visited, a connection with the past. He provides a good example for the rest of their society in terms of culture and respecting their ancestors.
Both men identify with identity politics in a different way, but attempt to make changes together. One could argue whether or not stealing from the prison and breaking out Red Bow's sister was the right way to go about it, but they certainly made a point.