Captivity Narratives - Artistic Adaptations

Artistic Adaptations

• In 1956 John Ford directed the film, The Searchers, a drama about a man's search for his niece who was taken captive by Comanche in the west. Starring John Wayne, the film was primarily about him and his search; it was influential because of its multiple psychological layers in the character portrayal.
• Cello-rock band Rasputina parodied captivity narratives in their song "My Captivity by Savages" from their 2004 album Frustration Plantation.
• The song "Cannibal Buffet" from the 2007 album Ooky Spooky by Voltaire is a humorous take on captivity narratives.
• The assimilation of captives into "primitive" societies figures in many modern films, including Avatar and The Last Samurai; such films may well be said to have roots in the genre.