Tickets on sale now for ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Bus Tour, Golden Globes Watch Party

Photo Courtesy: Echo Reed/Osage News

(OSAGE RESERVATION) Martin Scorsese’s latest blockbuster, Killers of the Flower Moon, has made waves with its star-studded cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Brendan Fraser, to name a few. But for many Osages, the value of the film lay in its ties to cultural history. 

So much so, in fact, that Osage News and KOSU have launched an Osage County bus tour dedicated to the film, its shooting locations, and its stars, starting in Pawhuska. The tour takes off on February 3rd at noon; $40 will get ticket holders access to the tour as well as a traditional Osage dinner.

“We wanted to provide a unique, curated experience for those interested in the book and film, Killers of the Flower Moon,” explained Osage News editor Shannon Shaw Duty. “Educating the community about the Reign of Terror, and educating the public about the Osage cultures in Fairfax and Pawhuska felt necessary and important. The Osage people may never get this type of exposure again, so we felt we needed to seize the moment.”

When KOSU asked Shaw Duty if Osage News would want to partner up for the bus tour, it was a no-brainer–not only when it comes to recognizing the Osage locations used in the film, but also regarding the celebration of an Osage actor’s Golden Globe nomination.

“The importance of Lily Gladstone being nominated for her portrayal of an Osage woman in a leading role is huge,” Shaw Duty noted. “If she wins, she'll be the first Indigenous actress to win ‘best actress’ at the Golden Globes, which is historical.”

Shaw Duty also explains that Osage locals have been requesting a celebration of this sort since the film first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Now, she sees this as an opportunity for not only those in Osage Nation to come together, but also as a way for visitors to participate in this important recognition of Indigenous culture and talent.

“Many Osages far and wide take ownership of this film, some don't, but for those who have wanted to celebrate the film's success, I thought we could give them a place to do that, locally,” Shaw Duty added. “I used to host Oscars watch parties and I thought, ‘How fun would that be–to give everyone a chance to get dressed up, eat some great food, and together watch as, hopefully, history is made!”

For tickets to the Osage Killers of the Flower Moon bus tour, click here. 

For tickets to the Golden Globes Watch Party, click here.