Native American warfare

His Western films like 'The Searchers' and 'Fort Apache' extensively explored Native American warfare and conflict from a perspective that evolved throughout his career.

As director and star of 'Dances with Wolves' and 'Yellowstone,' he has deeply engaged with Native American warfare, culture, and the historical conflicts of the frontier.

His films 'Hostiles' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' provide nuanced examinations of Native American warfare, resistance, and the tragic consequences of colonial conflict.