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New Martin Scorsese Film Depicts 1920s 'Reign of Terror' Against Oklahoma's Oil-Rich Osage Tribe

  • Martin Scorsese's new film "Killers of the Flower Moon" is based on David Grann's true-crime book about the murders of wealthy Osage people in 1920s Oklahoma.
  • The story follows the FBI investigation into the serial killings of members of the Osage Nation who became suddenly rich from oil rights.
  • The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Jesse Plemons and depicts the betrayal and destruction of the Osage tribe.
  • Scorsese believes this film may be his final major work as he approaches 80 years old.
  • The film has received mixed reactions over DiCaprio's Southern accent in portraying his character caught between the Osage tribe and the settlers stealing their fortunes.
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