Osage Nation: Beyond the Movie
Osage Nation: Beyond the Movie features KOSU's coverage of the 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon. The film tells the story of the Osage Reign of Terror during the 1920s. It was filmed in Osage County and shone an international spotlight on the Osage Nation.
Follow an interactive map of historic cultural sites in Pawhuska and Fairfax, and see our reporting below.
This project was a collaboration with Osage News and received funding from Oklahoma Humanities.
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Oklahoma Historical SocietyThe Osage Reign of Terror didn't just include one family, and it didn't stop and start in the 1920s. KOSU examined obituaries, death certificates and talked with family members who say the deaths of great-grandfathers and mothers in their family tree have left lingering questions about what really happened. -
Shane Brown/For KOSUNow that Killers of the Flower Moon is becoming a blockbuster movie, the community where many of the murders took place is wrestling with how to open up about this painful past. One solution: rehab a landmark building.
KOSU is committed to being more reflective of the audiences we serve. In Oklahoma, having stories reported by Indigenous reporters for Native communities is imperative.
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The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards bring a historic number of Indigenous nominees to the stage. -
On the heels of a previous dispute over racial discrimination, Kristi Marie Hoffman says she is not receiving proper recognition for her work as First Assistant Costume Designer on Killers of the Flower Moon. -
The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 recognized Native Americans as citizens in the country. But, it did not ensure their right to vote or solidify other citizens to respect them.
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A 2017 tornado damaged the theater built by Alex Tall Chief to honor the community and his two ballerina daughters. Now, in the wake of a story that aired on NPR, it's getting a new roof. -
Despite 10 nominations, the Oklahoma-shot film that tells the story of the Osage Reign of Terror claimed no Oscars. -
If Lily Gladstone wins an Oscar this Sunday for her portrayal of Mollie Burkhart in the film Killers of the Flower Moon, she’ll be the first Native American to take home the Best Actress statue. -
Lily Gladstone has won another major award for her portrayal of Mollie Burkhart in the film Killers of the Flower Moon.
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"Killers of the Flower Moon" actress Lily Gladstone could become the first Native American actor to win an Oscar in an acting category. -
The movie tells the story of the Osage Reign of Terror during the 1920s. It was filmed within the Osage Nation in Northern Oklahoma and has been generating buzz since its Cannes debut last summer. -
The 81st Golden Globe Awards were held Sunday night, and a film largely shot in Oklahoma was all but shut out.
