Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' shifts focus to spotlight Osage Nation after extensive collaboration

Scorsese originally planned film to center on FBI investigation, but rewrote script to highlight Osage characters and experiences.
Film explores themes of trust, betrayal, and government exploitation of Indigenous peoples over centuries.
Cast includes DiCaprio, De Niro, Gladstone, and was shot on location in Oklahoma near where events occurred.
After Cannes premiere, film praised for gripping storytelling and runtime nearing 3.5 hours before October theater and Apple TV+ release.
Scorsese worked closely with Osage Nation members to ensure historical accuracy in depicting 1920s murders during Oklahoma oil boom.