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Johnny Bearpaws

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This video competed in
Art Montana Video Contest


Director(s): Sarah Maigin Smith

Johnny Bearpaws is a reservation comic strip tale created by my dad, Richard Smith - an architect, cartoonist, and free-wheeling, idea-connecting, music-loving, life-affirming, people-inspiring ninja.. . . . Johnny Bearpaws is based on his late brother, John, a Commanche/Chippewa Indian who worked in naval supply on aircraft carriers. The strip starts out as Johnny is returning home to the reservation after a 24-year world tour with the navy. The strip is in part a fictionalized account of my family's history, as well as a mixed slice of historical and modern reservation life; as Johnny re-enters civilian life hanging out with friends, bowling, shooting pool, drinking beer, following domestic and world events, and flirting with Rosie, the owner of the only bar in town.  show more

  • Beautiful
  • Courageous
  • Fascinating
  • Funny
  • Informative
  • Ingenious
  • Inspiring

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Glen

Glen

Long time waiting to see Johnny Bearpaws. Couldn't be more pleased. Great stuff Sarah.

Theresa

Theresa

Love it!!! So real and creative!!

Sydney

Sydney

Loved it! Voted!

Paige

Paige

Thank you for capturing Johnny Bearpaws! I had never heard of this strip.

Treasure

Treasure

Hi fives Sarah! Enjoyed it and love the Bearpaws story. Funny and Johnny sounded special. Thank you!

Jamie Lynn

Jamie Lynn

Sarah! I LOVE this! It warmed my heart and made me smile...especially when I found out how the the term "Bearpaws" was coined. SO great! Like the comic strip very much, too! Your dad is an amazing artist! Fabulous! :)

Sophia

Sophia

This is the best Auntie Sarah! It's so cool to learn about this! :)

Sarah

Sarah

My sweet Sophie! Thanks lovey, you are part of this great family! Love you, auntie

Sarah

Sarah

Thanks Jamie Lynn Bolton for your kind and great comments! Good wishes to you.

Sarah

Sarah

Thanks Dalton, Skye, Josh, Caitlin, Andrew, Sydney, T, Glen, Seth and Debbie for the good vibes. Fancydancing all around, everybody dance!