In film production, a technical advisor is someone who advises the

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on the convincing portrayal of a subject. The advisor's expertise adds realism both to the acting and to the setting of a movie.

Nipo T. Strongheart Nipo T. Strongheart (May 15, 1891 – December 31, 1966) was known as a lecturer on the Chautauqua circuit, a performer in Wild West shows, and a technical advisor to Hollywood film producers. Throughout his life, which spanned several care ...

was a noted technical advisor on several movies dealing with Native Americans.

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