Akron Public Library

Examines the history of Independence Day, from the first celebration in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to the citizens, to the fireworks displays that light up the skies nationwide each July 4.

Setting: Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation, Idaho, 1976. "Young Indian man Thomas is a nerd on his reservation.... Victor and Thomas embark on a trip to Phoenix to retrieve the ashes of Victor's father. Victor is angry at his father for leaving his family and angry with himself for the grudge that he carries. Through the help of Thomas and his father's final friend Suzy, Victor is able to find resolution and peace"--Internet movie database, March 13,...