Jessica Chastain on the Unconventional Love Story of 'Woman Walks Ahead' | TIFF 2017

The video discusses the casting of Michael as Sitting Bull in a film about Catherine Weldon, a painter who traveled to North Dakota to paint Sitting Bull. The story highlights their unconventional love and friendship, set against a historical backdrop. The film aims to shed light on forgotten history and inspire educational change. The actor playing Sitting Bull emphasizes the responsibility of representing indigenous culture with integrity.

What is the central theme of the film 'A Woman Walks Ahead'?

• A unique love story set against a historical backdrop

• A documentary about Sitting Bull

• A conventional love story

• A historical drama about a painter

Who was Catherine Weldon, and what was her significant contribution?

• A writer who documented Native American history

• A painter who traveled to North Dakota to paint Sitting Bull

• A historian who wrote about Sitting Bull

• A teacher who educated children about Native American culture

What does the film aim to highlight about history?

• The technological advancements of the 19th century

• A forgotten piece of history not taught in schools

• The political landscape of the United States

• The well-known events of American history

What responsibility does the narrator feel in portraying Sitting Bull?

• To accurately represent a legendary figure with integrity

• To create a fictionalized version of history

• To entertain the audience

• To focus on the romantic aspects of the story

How does the narrator view the role of Sitting Bull?

• As a minor character in the film

• As a legendary figure with a significant impact

• As a symbol of modern-day issues

• As a fictional character created for the film