Unveiling the Enigmatic Connection Between Scorsese's Unconventional Bride and the Enthralling Story of 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

2023-09-16 13:15:05

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Weddings a century ago were extravagant affairs, with the father of the bride sometimes giving away dozens of horses and feeding hundreds of people for a week. In one notable wedding in 1932, the bride's father in Hominy, Oklahoma, purchased five brand new Chevrolet roadsters to give away, amounting to an extravagant expenditure of $50,000 at the time - equivalent to over £1 million today.

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Such lavish celebrations were typically reserved for the eldest sons or daughters of wealthy families, particularly among the full-blooded Osage Native Americans engaging in arranged marriages. However, it's worth noting that these festivities would have been unlikely for an Osage woman marrying a white man, as depicted in the movie 'Killers of the Flower Moon', but this was a creative decision by director Martin Scorsese.

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The Dance of History and Tragedy

Although 'Killers of the Flower Moon' delves into a dark and tragic story, there are moments of lightness and cultural significance. Author David Grann, in his book upon which the film is based, suggests that the number of deaths during that time may have far exceeded the 24 that the FBI set out to investigate.

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The story hits home for many people, particularly for those like O'Keefe who grew up in Pawhuska, Oklahoma - the capital of Osage lands. The community has been deeply impacted by the unusual circumstances surrounding the deaths of their family members.

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A Symbolic Garment Rewoven Through Time

One enduring symbol from that era is the wedding coat, which has made a resurgence in Osage culture. Following World War II, the coats were worn at the Osage's traditional summer dance instead of weddings, becoming a lasting emblem of their history. Despite being "recharted," the wedding coats hold both historical and cultural significance.

O'Keefe recounts a recent dance where multiple "bridesmaids" wore different wedding coats and hats that had been passed down through families. Each coat is only worn once, making the occasion even more significant. As Shaw Duty explains, this dance remains unchanged for over a century and continues to bring happiness and a sense of community within the Osage world.

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