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What constitutes authenticism?

Asked by zensky (13418points) November 10th, 2011

Haleth said this: You know how in Dances With Wolves or Avatar they have the white guy who comes in and he’s a better native than the natives, so they make him their leader? That’s like Yo-Yo Ma and bluegrass…

Do you have any other examples?

Do you require something, or someone to be “authentic” – i.e., genuine, really of the place/culture?

For what purposes? When is it important or not to you?

This question is a work in progress, not very well thought out but has good intentions.

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