Inside the real life tragedy behind 'Killers of the Flower Moon' | Nightline 

The fact that Mollie was her GRANDMOTHER shows how shockingly recent this was. Only two generations back. This was a horrible evil tragedy that should never have happened. Barely a century ago. Edit: I know that these things still happen today. It is a terrible injustice that is hopefully being talked about more because of this movie. The film is absolutely incredible and I hope the Osage people are satisfied with the way their story is told here.

Tragic story, yet knowing the history of this country, I am not surprised. Our Indigenous people deserve so much more.

This is an extremely powerful film about one of the many America’s gruesome history’s of the indigenous community’s history of the settlers. (Fully aware of how many disliked the film) for reasons that are obvious and perhaps other. But nonetheless it is a powerful one. History needs to be taught again more accurately in our books. I’m just so glad Martin chose Leonardo to portray the character. A highly admirable and respected actor/human being.

This movie made me weep 😢 as a Tibetan I can relate to the Indigenous people. Our culture, language has been wiped off through Chinese genocide of my country Tibet. I hope the Indigenous communities get more attention in regards to discrimination, systemic racism towards them.

Wouldn't it be great if Hollywood kept creating films that have made a REAL cultural impact by sharing true stories like Killers of the Flower Moon? America has a long and bloody history of murder and denying the long-term effects of those impacted by such hate and cruelty. I am 49 years old and cannot find my ancestral roots because of slavery. Imagine never knowing who or where your family is from? These real-life events always break my heart, but the Truth is finally coming to light. Maybe one day, the Truth about the Tulsa Massacre will be shared, and those individuals and insurance companies that denied the claims that black businesses submitted and were denied will be illuminated, too. We can never move forward until the past is accurately told and the evil will finally be purged.

I recall Tom Hanks being outraged when he learned about the horrendous tragedy of Black Wall St. Also a part of Oklahoma history. He demanded to know why this event was also buried in American history. Thats how I felt when I first learned of the tragedy thst befell the Osage people. But at this point, not surprised.

Killers of the flower moon is a movie you want to see in theaters. Don't wait until it comes out on DVD.

Im from oklahoma a this wasn't ever mentioned in any oklahoma history classes. But also neither was the Tulsa race massacre.

The Tulsa race massacre (1921) was at the same time. _They_ didn't like the Osage gaining wealth and _they_ didn't like seeing black people succeed in places like Greenwood. _When a people show you who they are, believe them the first time._ Maya Angelou

"Back in the old days they would miss the Indian POV in a movie by a mile. Now they're missing it by feet." Awesome endorsement by a former chief of the Osage. Thanks for the interview.

So horrific. These stories need to be told and taught in schools and to all. I remember, learning for the first time how the Aboriginal peoples in Australia had there babies and small children buried in the sand, with their heads sticking out by evil men , they would hold the greving and assualted, beaten mothers back as they kicked the babies and small children's heads off. This happened only a century ago. So much horror like this occurred and is never discussed. So much pain felt even now in the generations since. Its important to talk about these awful horrors .

I hope this woman has abundant family and friends to help her through the hard times presently and has good memories of her family from the past to hold onto

Gladstone is an incredible actress

This was an incredible film.

It's sad to know, that your grandfather was a murderer.

😭💔🪶✊🏾🪶❤️💛🤍🖤🪶✊🏾🪶😭💔🦅🪶✊🏾🪶😭💔😭💔 I saw the movie last thursday I was the only native and the movie theater I am not I am not osage Indian I am navajo I had cried after I saw that movie I was so heartbreaking to see the story But all tribes have went through Is genocide And we all know our own story But I have never heard this story before It was so heartbreaking I think I was the only person in the movie theater what cried 😭💔🪶✊🏾🪶 And my heart I knew they were still my people too And it was so heartbreaking And sad Is to know what happened to the osage women And all the men and women in tribe how they were murdered oh Is it hurt so bad to see that 🪶✊🏾🪶💔😭🪶✊🏾🪶💔😭

I would love to hear about as many tribes as possible. I’m sure that they all have stories that need to be told. Looking forward to seeing this movie. ❤

Movie was beyond exceptional. Oscar worthy

This movie highlights how people can be evil because of their greed and selfishness. It shows how people can manipulate others and how people can love people who manipulate and lie to them. It made me feel gross because the story is so close to home. I pray the souls of all people have returned and will return to heal their past, for the people of the future who descended from this horrific human event.

Killers of the Flower Moon is a very good book , and the movie is well done. What a tragic story. Oklahoma is such a racist state. There needs to be a movie about the Tulsa Massacre of 'Black Wall Street' which occurred at about the same time.

What a sad story😢 glad it's being told!

So thankful for this documentary and report

as an irish person this film broke my heart, over the generations my family lost homes and lands that were granted to english planters just because they would not pledge allegience to a foriegn monarch, but, the use of emotional connections adds a whole other layer of dispicable to the osage story

Great movie on every level. Actors, Director, used real Native Actors, everyone should be proud of this one. I'm a harsh critic.

Very interesting to hear the real families opinions & thoughts. I loved the movie, despite the tragedy it portrayed.

I have always been upset how our native Americans have been treated. I always had many questions as a child, thankfully my parents supported this. I remember in Minnesota, i was probably about 10yo. Luckily i was asking many questions to the chief about harvesting wild rice. We were interrupted by another family that just shoved in took a picture with the chief. I remember how i felt , thinking this chief was so disrespected. So glad that the indian point of view was taken into consideration.

Excellent book. Plan to re-read and take notes of all of the characters and relationships. Hopefully, will soon see the movie. History is so necessary to understand the truth.

The great American Prima Ballerina, Maria Tallchief, was a Native American, of the Osage people. Her father became rich. Some of her family were killed.

“Like putting the fox in charge of the hen house.” Exactly. The Osage were very smart in demanding mineral rights as part of their land settlements through treaty.

I liked lily Gladstone topnotch actress congrats in advance from Philippines

Wind River is another good movie showing how natives are/were treated. It's not over by a mile

So why are they not giving reparations, from the millions of blood money stolen, to the native people.

If you watched Titanic many times This is a replica of his acting talent His character and role in this film is unbelievable cos you wouldn't recognise it was Di Caprio Good luck on nominations Congratulations on awards winning Grammies best actor Mr. Titanic actor

This really bothers me. Like, my entire soul is undone when I hear these stories. 😢

This was by far the best movie and story I've seen since whenever ..Mind blown

Nothing but love for the indigenous people of this country.

Looking forward to see it. I have read the book.

Can’t wait to see the movie ❤

Honest and fair reporting here, well done.

This is so heart breaking 😢

No other culture in America deserves their own renaissance more than the indigenous people.

😢 the horrors the Osage Community had me in emotional crying out for justice inside my heart. One thing tho had me thinking. Who fathered Anna's unborn child?

Between what they did to the Tribes of Oklahoma and the Tulsa-African American city that was up and coming it was a common thread.

Were these families ever properly compensated for the murders?

Still happening today Navajo Nation people experiencing this same problem:/ promise of failed treatment by those individuals who saw money! As a Navajo it’s just so embarrassing and frustrating and disgusting that people do this. But one day I will take the Navajo Nation into the 23rd century on my land will be the next Las Vegas. But with great care and planning will be a powerhouse of a small country of native American descents of amazing heritage and people of all kinds.

I don’t believe this was a love story between Ernest and mollie . The movie showed it to make it watchable . Ernest straight Away went for the money by marrying her .

Can’t wait to go see this movie.

I ' heard of this story,so long ago, It was shocking then and now😢.

Doesn’t surprise me that Jim Gray would take credit for this film being made on our lands. When in fact, it was his late sister’s daughter and another Osage who fought diligently to make sure that Scorsese’s people were brought to our Reservation and taken to the areas focuses on the deaths talked about in the book and movie. If his sister were still alive, that interview would have been very different!

I wouldnt call it a lovestory, that diminishes the whole story

We need a movie on Black Wall Street now

Scorsese is a wonderful director has made many great films. I dont understand when some say that all his films are blood and gory.....i cant help but think they are somehow in confusion of Scorsese and Tarantino.....Tarantino films are notoriously blood abd gore....

The dark side of America’s past! These stories need to be told!

Such a sad story

If only hollywood gave the same level of respect and sensitivity when tell the stories of all other oppressed victims of colonialism. They pick and choose who deserves a story that isn’t full of slurs and graphically violent scenes for ‘accuracy’.

Just watched it last night. I can honestly say it’s a great film, I didn’t mind the runtime, thought it could’ve been easily trimmed a solid 20-30mins, but it was fine. I love Scorsese but I think we should be honest in saying the man is clearly no longer in his prime, I must admit I was slightly underwhelmed by some aspects, and this film just feels like it was made by an older man. I feel had he made Killers of the Flower Moon, say around the late 90’s or anytime during 00’s I feel like this could’ve ended up as his best film ever as the source material is rich and the story is powerful. It just seemed a bit too slow of pace while also rushing certain aspects, I mean Jesse and the police aspect didn’t even show up until almost the 2 and a half hour mark, it didn’t have a balance at times. I still think it’ll be a front runner for best picture and best director but I think Oppenheimer may have a chance of taking those awards now, as well as Napoleon if it lives up to expectations, could also end up as the favorite. I wouldn’t count out Poor Things by Yorgos either.

Crazy story...and by crazy I mean tragic. They stole their land and put them on undesirable grounds. Then the oil struck and then they tried to steal that from them...all the while claiming to be God fearing Christian people and in the land of the free Hypocrisy at its finest. Then we had the Tulsa massacre at the same time

Tale as old as time. The same people pulling the same bs over and over again

I wish more people would use the term NATIVE instead of Indian!!!

Guardian program was just stunning. It took me a while to realize what was happening.

I saw it last night. It was very hard to watch... 😭

I'll probably watch it 💯

You worked with REALITY. I pray you can keep reality in the story.

Our history as a country needs to be told. All the ugliness and injustice to many tribes. We cant heal and move to be better til we do.

These are days of a reckonong, they been monsters all over the world

Lily Gladstone did a superb job. I hope she wins the Oscar

Truly tragic history. Shameful. Genocide. Amazing film.

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God Bless

Very interesting film. It's over 3 hrs long. I had never heard of the story before. #LeonardoDicaprio def deserves an #Oscar for his portrayal of Ernest!

Why would she carry her grandfather's surname. Wouldn't want to be associated with that parasite crook who tried to poison your grandmother for money.

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Watched the movie 👍👍👍

It went on for much longer than the film suggests

Interesting how they filmed many clips with a drone.

the story that happened about this indigenous community. A reflection of human greed is a lack of humanity. Throughout the history of the Americas, many indigenous peoples were massacred, exterminated and their lands were invaded. To this day, in South America, indigenous communities are threatened because their land contains valuable minerals, timber or land invasions.

Mollie and Earnest was not a love story.

I liked the film. However, I felt it should have been told from the direct perspective of the Osage people. It was from the perspective of the white man.

Ernest was not into Mollie only her money

I saw the movie, very sad.😔

this is depressing and brutal

LOL ABC didn't care all these years before the movie was made.

Any Indigenous person in North America, USA or Canada should be RICH with Wealth beyond from being a demi god.

Those Europeans rebranded themselves as Americans! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Love story?

I recently watched Killers of the Flower Moon and can stay I had to preserver thru watching it til the end. 💔 Colonists talk about Darwin’s theory, survival of the fittest. Let’s try doing that today. The colonists would be wiped out.

Why on earth would the Osage marry them?? That doesn’t make any sense

Another cinematic American tragedy😢exposing our historically greedy and embarrassing corrupt hypocrisy to the rest of the🌎world. Incredible artistic award winning masterpiece.🤩

Its amazing the power that money has on people , it transforms some into horrible creatures

Isn’t it kind of racist that they cast the beautiful native american lead woman, as someone who looks quite western (obviously af mix of native and not). Kind of still says “we can’t cast a full blood native american woman as the beauty one, cause you need to look semi european to be beautiful”. They only use these real native americans on smaller roles. Kind of crazy

I thought the movie was awesome. Great story telling.

Another example of America creating their own history.

Was ernest really love mollie like depicted in the film or was ernest just take advantage from this marriage?

Millions viewers

There was a LOVE story somewhere?? Going to see it soon, hope to find this alleged ‘love’ story

Native Lives Matter.

It looks like Wild West movie, grandpa really resembles De Niro I love Lio so much

Their land needs to be given back! Period!

Native Americans and African-Americans have shed so much blood in this country because of hate. Native Americans were slaughtered because of oil and African-Americans were slaughtered because of a lie in Tulsa Oklahoma

Those that love money don’t realize money will never love them