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From the archives: The Osage murders and "Killers of the Flower Moon"

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

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David Grann Reacts to Film Adaptation of his Book KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

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Killers of the Flower Moon timeline: From finding oil to a Martin Scorsese movie

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1872: The Osage tribe buys 1.47 million acres from the Cherokee Nation in what is now Osage County.

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How the Osage Tribe became rich before the Reign of Terror

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The Osage people weren’t looking for wealth on the 1.47 million acres they bought from the Cherokee Nation in 1872. Mostly they just wanted to be left alone.

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Complicated story behind ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ needs to be told, some Osage people say

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As Martin Scorsese films “Killers of the Flower Moon” in Oklahoma, here’s what members of the Osage Nation are saying about the big screen production.

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What Was “The Reign of Terror” in the Osage Nation?

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Learn about the Reign of Terror in the Osage Nation during the 1920s and the vast conspiracy to steal the wealth of the Osage Native American people.

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After chronicling the race massacre, Tulsa World goes in depth on Osage Reign of Terror

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It’s time to tell another deadly Oklahoma story from the 1920s that was written about even less and disregarded even more, writes Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington.

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Osage Murders: The harrowing history behind the ‘Reign of Terror’ in Oklahoma

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The early 1920’s were “a frightful time for the Osage people,” when dozens of Osage tribal members were mysteriously murdered for their oil wealth.

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THE TULSA RACE MASSACRE AND OSAGE REIGN OF TERROR: MISSING LINKS

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Two century-old episodes loom over Oklahoma: the Tulsa Race Massacre and the Osage Reign of Terror. We see these as distinct events- concurr

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Osage Nation officials and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ crew members attend New York premiere - Osage News

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Martin Scorsese: “We all made the film together, that’s what’s so interesting ... Before we do this, we have to go to the Osage and deal with who they are and who they were at that time, what they are now and all of that to make sure we get not just the authenticity, but the truth of their emotional being.”

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Does the Pioneer Woman Really Own All the Land from Killers of the Flower Moon? The Real Story Is Stranger.

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A viral tweet claims it all went to Ree Drummond’s family. The truth is more complicated.

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Before starting “Killers of the Flower Moon,” had you ever heard of the Osage murders? If so, how did you learn about it, and what did you know? Do you think this history should be taught in schools?

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Before starting “Killers of the Flower Moon,” had you ever heard of the Osage murders? If so, how did you learn about it, and what did you know? Do you think this history should be taught in schools?

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What do the contemporary media reports on the wealth and lifestyle of the Osage reflect about white perceptions of Native Americans (pp.6-7; pp. 76-77)? In what way do they lay a foundation for the way the murders and mysterious deaths were treated by law enforcement?

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What do the contemporary media reports on the wealth and lifestyle of the Osage reflect about white perceptions of Native Americans (pp.6-7; pp. 76-77)? In what way do they lay a foundation for the way the murders and mysterious deaths were treated by law enforcement?

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Discuss the circumstances that distinguished the Osage from other Native American tribes, including the actions taken by tribal leaders early in the century; the influx of white settlers and oil prospectors; the granting of headrights; and the guardianship system.

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Discuss the circumstances that distinguished the Osage from other Native American tribes, including the actions taken by tribal leaders early in the century; the influx of white settlers and oil prospectors; the granting of headrights; and the guardianship system.

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How trustworthy do you find the various authorities who appear throughout the book to investigate the murders? They include William Hale, who Grann initially describes as a “powerful local advocate for law and order,” as well as the frontier lawmen, the brothers who conduct autopsies of the bodies, the local sheriff, and later, the FBI

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How trustworthy do you find the various authorities who appear throughout the book to investigate the murders? They include William Hale, who Grann initially describes as a “powerful local advocate for law and order,” as well as the frontier lawmen, the brothers who conduct autopsies of the bodies, the local sheriff, and later, the FBI

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What was your impression of William Hale? What qualities does he share with people who achieve power and influence today?

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What was your impression of William Hale? What qualities does he share with people who achieve power and influence today?

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What does Grann’s account of the relationship between the U.S. government and Native Americans contribute to your understanding of the country’s history? How did government policies affect individuals like Mollie and her family?

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What does Grann’s account of the relationship between the U.S. government and Native Americans contribute to your understanding of the country’s history? How did government policies affect individuals like Mollie and her family?

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Why do you think the FBI pursued the case of the Osage murders? What did you learn about the birth of the agency?

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Why do you think the FBI pursued the case of the Osage murders? What did you learn about the birth of the agency?

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The crimes in Osage County involved many levels of deception and betrayal. In addition to the actual conspirators, who else either directly profited from the crimes or was silently complicit in them?

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The crimes in Osage County involved many levels of deception and betrayal. In addition to the actual conspirators, who else either directly profited from the crimes or was silently complicit in them?

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During Hale’s trial, a member of the Osage tribe said, ”It is a question in my mind whether this jury is considering a murder case or not. The question for them to decide is whether a white man killing an Osage is murder – or merely cruelty to animals” (p.215). Why does this observation resonate beyond immediate circumstances?

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During Hale’s trial, a member of the Osage tribe said, ”It is a question in my mind whether this jury is considering a murder case or not. The question for them to decide is whether a white man killing an Osage is murder – or merely cruelty to animals” (p.215). Why does this observation resonate beyond immediate circumstances?

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We are familiar with many American crimes and criminals during the early 20 th century from various media. Why do you think the story of the Osage murders hasn’t received similar attention?

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We are familiar with many American crimes and criminals during the early 20 th century from various media. Why do you think the story of the Osage murders hasn’t received similar attention?

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Are there any recent examples of racial prejudice and injustice that parallel those described in Killers of the Flower Moon? What has changed about the approach taken by law enforcement?

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Are there any recent examples of racial prejudice and injustice that parallel those described in Killers of the Flower Moon? What has changed about the approach taken by law enforcement?

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About the attitudes expressed by the white community in the face of racial or religious discrimination, in what ways have things remained the same?

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About the attitudes expressed by the white community in the face of racial or religious discrimination, in what ways have things remained the same?

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How much did you know about the Osage Murders or the start of the FBI before watching the movie?

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How much did you know about the Osage Murders or the start of the FBI before watching the movie?

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Which character/actor was your favorite? Which character/actor was your least favorite? 

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Which character/actor was your favorite? Which character/actor was your least favorite? 

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What did you think of the movie portrayals of the Osage Nation (for example the actors, language, clothing, and other cultural practices)?

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What did you think of the movie portrayals of the Osage Nation (for example the actors, language, clothing, and other cultural practices)?

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The Osage were given modernized nicknames like “Mollie” and “Anna”. Does this still occur today, changing a cultural name to a simplified or commonly used name? 

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The Osage were given modernized nicknames like “Mollie” and “Anna”. Does this still occur today, changing a cultural name to a simplified or commonly used name? 

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What was the purpose of transitioning from “black and white” to “color” throughout the movie? Was it effective?

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What was the purpose of transitioning from “black and white” to “color” throughout the movie? Was it effective?

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Discuss the “wasting illness” and how it attributed to the deaths of countless Osage. 

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Discuss the “wasting illness” and how it attributed to the deaths of countless Osage. 

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What would you have done if you were Ernest? What would you have done if you were  Mollie?

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What would you have done if you were Ernest? What would you have done if you were  Mollie?

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In your opinion, who was the worst criminal? 

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In your opinion, who was the worst criminal? 

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Why did the director conclude the movie with a production of “True Crime Stories”?

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Why did the director conclude the movie with a production of “True Crime Stories”?

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Compare and contrast the movie to the book. Which did you prefer?

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Compare and contrast the movie to the book. Which did you prefer?