Very rarely are the Native Americans portrayed in a positive way in a major Summer blockbuster! The Twilight Saga: Eclipse has managed to do just that with the release of this vampire fest, wolf-packed and tween love craze movie. Before going any further, it is important to say that Jacob does manage to kiss Bella in this movie! The story spins around the love triangle among human teenager Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattison), and Jacob (Taylor Lautner).
Having said that, let's take a look at the importance of this movie in casting the Quileute Nation with a new lens. Thanks to the filmmaking abilities of Chris Eyre who is of Cheyenne and Arapaho origins, Eclipse shows the Native Americans in a positive contemporary light.
Now it is time for the Quileute Nation to take advantage of the infinite possibilities that exist in merchandising that is related to this new movie of the Twilight Saga. And why not?
The Quileute should think about building new stores at their Oceanside Resort. Already, they are planning on opening a cabin decorated ina wolf theme. It is worth saying that Jacob, the hearthrob of the movie, just reveals he is part native American. He is a super wolf.
Where is the Quileute Nation?
The Quileute Indian Tribe's reservation rests in La Push, Washington, near Rialto Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
They need to be ready for the numerous and long tours that fans from all over the world will want to take soon.