Navajo (film)

Navajo, also known as Navajo: The Story of an American Indian, is a 1952 American film directed by Norman Foster. Notable for its use of the Navajo language and featuring a cast primarily of Navajo people, the film tells the story of a young Navajo boy who, distrustful of white men, escapes from boarding school and attempts to return to the traditional ways of his tribe.

The film is recognized for its early attempt at cultural sensitivity and authenticity in depicting Native American life, particularly through its use of native language and non-professional actors. However, it is also subject to scrutiny for potentially romanticizing and simplifying Navajo culture, as well as for being made from an outsider's perspective. Elia Kazan served as an uncredited co-director, and the film was shot on location in the Navajo Nation. It stars Francis Kee Teller as the young boy and Linda Darnell as the narrator.