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. Not just a regular 20th century guy? I love jamming. Yeah, I love playing blues. MP: Would you describe yourself as a private person? And if he could magnify that with a damned megaphone, he was happy as hell. MP: I know you've had experience framing houses. All of our content is free. ES: Yeah, I just get a real charge out of it.. so does anybody who's listening. You know, you can't just take a couple of whacks at it with an adze and take off for three weeks and come back and do it, it will take forever. SOUNDTRACK || Sometimes I felt like I wanted to scream or something. But we are running out of actors and we need new blood. Has Eric ever heard of "running the gauntlet"? MP: Well, what I mean is that you guys, in the movie of course, went through every possible trial and tribulation. MP: As you know, our web site centers on The Last of the Mohicans. MP: Regarding the children's drama group that you're involved in . your girlfriend's name is Gail? That's Andy Fraser. Those guys running around in the wool were so uncomfortable. COURIER || Now you see movies like Dances With Wolves or The Last of the Mohicans and there is some attempt to show Indian people as people, so when my little girl says to me, while pointing to YOU, "That's one of the good guys", you've done It's about me and this guy his name is Christoph and he's from France. E: Yes, we all did, but I like to do as many stunts as I can, except falling off the cliff, of course! You have a rather large following. That's why we had, sometimes, 15 or 16 hour days. Mostly it was an hour and a half long sprint! MENUS! E: Oh, that was the hardest time anyone ever had. RIGHTS RESERVED - Use of material elsewhere - including text, images, and You know, Robert DeNiro and Val Kilmer didn't go out to the closest available reservation and give him an eagle feather oh, sorry, Al Pacino didn't give him an eagle feather to join his division downtown in Los Angeles. Because it took so long to shoot, six months to shoot that and so many things went on. So, by the time MP: The vehicle that has placed you before the public eye is, of course, The Last of the Mohicans. Did you find that different from other film experiences? it's not that big a deal whether they're historically correct or not because they never can be. I was homeless when I was a kid. 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 Available - Free Downloads Only! MP: Okay. Tell us about Andy Fraser, the character you're playing. I never met my biological mother. Interview with Eric: All of this info came from an interview (my interview form) on May 2nd 2000. celebrity. E: I caught that myself! What was your relationship like with those two actors? What's he like on the set?" They were the two stars so they couldn't take the focus off of them. When you do that you really have to commit. MP: To date, you've been in two movies with him, The Last of the Mohicans and The Broken Chain. It's cool, everything's cool. well, it's getting better, You know, you gotta start somewhere and they're starting small but they're starting. He is corrupt and if he can't get what he wants done one way, he'll get it done another. it's getting much better here. Want To Purchase One Of Eric's Videos? All of this helps a lot in my performance. I: Some of the scenes, especially in the canoes - was that really you guys? Personal use on your own home PC is permissible! ES: Yes! And it was one of the six. ignorance. . Everything just soars in it. It was kind of disappointing because it fit right in. We were in Columbus, Georgia for about a month. Indians from all over the country, Canada just everywhere. COLLECTIBLES || Or, do you even think it should be an issue? effects - without our expressed, written permission, constitutes copyright Lifting weights for 3 or 4 hours, or drinking that funny milkshake with all those proteins in it. He was one of the leaders of the 70-day siege at Wounded Knee in 1973, an incident which arose out of an AIM dispute with federal and tribal authorities. 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. MESSAGE BOARD, STOREFRONTS! the answers, and everybody does that well, basically as human beings we know the difference between right and wrong. Just like a long haired actor .. if the only thing anybody wanted him to play is a drug crazed hippie from the 60s, you know, 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. There were guys from all over the place. Right THERE! Made for the talented actor and artist that is Eric Schweig. MP: Okay. We have them back and now we can take care of them. MP: Well, would that be something you would consider? it to them. I: How do you feel about Indians being depicted in films by white people, in earlier movies? MP: Well, having been here already, would you ever want to revisit western North Carolina, the scene of the crime? I just wish this had a bit more exposure down in the States. Some people actually got hurt. We were shooting [?? They'll get a kick out of that. Gorgeous Men. Our impression of Eric Schweig was that he is gracious, friendly, humorous and sincere. People from all over the world. I love Asheville. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS Russell or Daniel? I now work with homeless people in Winnipeg, Manitobawe feed them and clothe them. MP: Okay, many people are sincerely anxious to see you in more films. So, that's what I'm going to try to do with these guys this week. It could have been shot better. Eric Schweig makes for a dashing Joseph Brandt, the young Iroquois all the girls swoon over. MP: How do feel about being cast in the real-life role of Indian activist? My birth name is Ray Dean Thrasher while my adopted legal name is Eric Kurt Schweig. They made me dive from one canoe to another. I don't know. MP: Well, a lot of people feel put out! You've known him as Uncas. This may be bad energy but it is energy nonetheless and that is power. Making it more subtle? E: I don't know maybe I was the right height! Their living conditions were bad, like one loo [bathroom] for 400 guys. Being brothers, we would be the same. Rather spontaneously, a gathering of LOTM fans has been planned. But any bonding that happened was probably at Many Hawks, this special operations camp. But, nobody went to work. The general public doesn't like They could either. because they'll wind up either dead or in jail. I teach them and they teach me. Why they go stir crazy and they forget . and they loose their memories? We actually talked them out of that! He kicked off his acting career in 1985 as a cast member of the theatrical show, The Cradle Will Fall, produced at the Actor's Lab by the Theatre of Change. As a former foster child himself, he knows all too well the obstacles that youth can face when growing up in care. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS You seem to be down on period pieces because they cast Indians in loin cloths and stuff like that. And I'm a damn hand with a harmonica! 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. I try to say this to kids: It has to do with that fear of success. It was probably him. 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. They haven't solved it. We had a love scene that was cut out. So, it it is somewhat difficult to have to knock his words. ES: Yeah. E: I don't mix with other actors. I don't believe MP: Were they downplaying the Uncas/Alice relationship? Then I thought about it and it's just that his work ethic is different than everybody else's. It's also the truth that you have to do something about it. You know. psychopaths running around. MP: We've heard about those. He's all business. Well, like I said, Red River has received a lot of attention in Europe and people have described it as beautiful. ES: First of all, sober as a judge. Was the fort built for the film? He was ALWAYS doing that. It was fun! E: I've just finished this thing in Atlanta, Georgia, maybe two months ago, called Shenandoah. She was pretty nice, Jodhi's mom. I: I saw the movie three times and honed in on the role of Uncas. We come from two different distinct worlds. They sort of fashioned him after Tony Soprano, I think. Our intent is not to criticize or alienate, rather to wonder why? Just throw out a couple of opinions on working with her. What is it like working with Blackstone's all-star cast? He's a hard worker. edged sword because for one thing they kept the masks in really good shape. They're very well I: The dialects in Mohicans what are they? It's become a horrible reality. MP: Okay! I: Yes, I guess that's a little difficult to survive. And, you know, it's the 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. E: I think they wanted that, but the height did come into it. There were also a few scenes cut out that should not have been. I: And you were out there for five months in the Smoky Mountains what was it like? Sometimes on the set they have raunchy attitudes and I'd rather be away from it. It would never have happened! Anything that had to do with the fort . because it was hot in there and it was stuffy. It is hard to do this if someone is not interested in itmind, body and soul. MP: The problem, then, is if all an Indian actor can get cast as is something like that.. that's definitely a problem. E: I've been with PRIME TALENT for about three years and they audition all over the United States and Canada. it's burnt out. You know, he hung out and he talked to . anybody. I guess it worked out. ES: I guess I'll have to. The stupidest idea or concept I've ever People, Indian or otherwise, are not born to hate each other. You can find some of his films, including his two favorites, "Tom and Huck" and "Pontiac Moon", listed It was like puppy love basically, this love scene they cut out. AMAZON.COM/LOTM STOREFRONT. Eric Schweig has spoken freely about his alcoholism. He's got a real character face. Does he know that the six nations are of the Iroquois, and the Mohawks are one of the six? I told Vern about that. And that works to create a well-rounded villain. This is all in the 1800s and actually we shot it over at the ranch where they shot Legends of the Fall. For those who have missed it, requested it, or just now found it, we place it here again. MP: That's true. MP: Have you remained in contact with either one? Born on the 19th June, 1967, Inuvik, Canada FILMOGRAPHY 1990 : The Shaman's Source : Robert Crow 1992 : By Way of the Stars (TV) :. them have had really, really rough lives. to say the least. MP: How about firing a musket. like a sauna in the summertime. E: This was a part of the thing that didn't get developed properly. Twitter @VinceSchilling TikTok @VinceSchilling Email vschilling@indiancountrytoday.com he is also the opinions editor , to submit email: opinion@indiancountrytoday.com. But you know, it's expected. you think, but I didn't see any women there well, a few, but there were GUYS everywhere, but no women. MP: Yeah, Chimney Rock. We're curious about Jodhi May's mother. You should do THIS!" MP: Well, I'll tell you what, if you said you'd consider it I think they'd say "anything"! COLLECTIBLES || There was eleven thousand gallons coming through a pump into the pool and then it's sucked back through to create the waterfall. It will be cool because it will be the first time I'll be on a set and.. abstaining. ES: I can see old Asheville. They sold a lemon to the wrong person and find themselves reverting back to their old ways as mercenaries. It's going to be released here so just brace yourself. If you do good things, good things will happen. Maybe Vern and I can take one of them out there. Would it be as you just described .. to retake possession of them? But it's good for them because they have so much to offer, these kids, and some of You know, what goes around comes around. I'd take a picture of every one of them, too! different states and different coliseums .. and they're harmless! [Laughter] "Hold on! We should be running around and, . not running around.. but we should be in, you know, suits.. like everybody else. in normal clothes. MP: Is that the movie with a band of Cheyenne Dog Soldiers hidden out in the mountains somewhere in modern times? that would be upsetting, too. there. COURIER || Also the music by Daniel Lanois, a French-Canadian composer. And their dogs too. Even so, it seems to us, one simply must dispute much of what he says. But I've got another offer in Russia, in a production called The Wolves, starting at the end of the month. He was in good humor throughout. ES: Yeah.it's a.. yeah. It's kind of difficult.. You see a lot of, well, I [Laughs] He was just One in particular was your party's arrival at Fort William Henry. He expects the same from his cast and his crew. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS. . You see a lot of people, like I was telling Gail the other day, you see the PMRC , the Parents Music Resource Center, and Tipper Gore and her butt head husband and they're running around bands like Marilyn Manson, and they're banning them from For example, the beginning of the movie in the woods Day-Lewis' shirt appears and disappears! Directing them, casting them, and what not.. but. so that's what I'd really like to see. Does he realize war and violence do really take place, even though we are "not born to hate each other"? Rick, I think. I: Have you seen the whole film unedited? That, perhaps, is petty stuff. Why do you think Blackstone is so popular? 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. Lots of it, and we have to control it. EARLY [laughs] There could have been a few more women. As you've read in the interview, a film project is likely to materialize. One of the six and French, so that they could talk amongst themselves. You should do a mask. I was adopted at six months of age. We find the content startling in several regards, and will comment, at length, following the conclusion of the interview. We won't have a leg to stand on I don't know, that's the editor's fault. 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. STOREFRONT || We're working on it. .. We'd sit and talk about playing guitar. ES: Let me think about that. ES: Oh, that took all night. But when someone shouts at me, I shout back! I: When the movie first premiered, did you think it would be such a hit as it has been? It was probably [name omitted] He's the 1st AD. But Russell Means (Chingachgook) said, "NO, I'm an Indian. I. I don't cut my hair for nobody!" 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: Are the original masks, the ones you are recreating are they in museums in Russia? We need to come together as a global indigenous community. 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 ). MP: True. I work with sex trade workers and I try to hook them up with agencies that can help them. for the running and other activities. So, no, not to me. 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