The Movies That Made Me FALLOUT star Dallas Goldtooh
Feb 6, 2026
Dallas Goldtooth, Native American actor and storyteller known for Reservation Dogs, presents his favorite animated films and why they matter to him. He revisits anime like Akira and Ghost in the Shell, reflects on Miyazaki, Don Bluth and Heavy Metal, and discusses animated documentaries, immigrant stories and films that shaped his view of the world.
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Introduce Kids To Complex Films Early
- If a child is mature, show challenging animated films early to expand empathy and understanding.
- Dallas suggests age-appropriate exposure rather than blanket censorship.
Heavy Metal Opened Non‑Disney Worlds
- Dallas recalls Heavy Metal and his dad's magazine collection sparking his love for non-Disney animation.
- Those early exposures broadened his appetite for adult, boundary-pushing stories.
Wolf Children Challenged His Parenting Choices
- Dallas describes Wolf Children as an adult-themed family film he hesitated to show his kids.
- The movie's handling of grief and parenting made him question parental boundaries.