Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), directed by Martin Scorsese, is based on true events surrounding the Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma. The story follows the Osage Nation, a wealthy Native American tribe who become the target of a series of brutal murders after oil is discovered beneath their land. As the Osage people are systematically killed for their wealth, FBI agent Tom White (played by Jesse Plemons) is assigned to investigate, uncovering a web of corruption and deceit.
The film centers around Ernest Burkhardt (Leonardo DiCaprio), a man caught in the deadly conspiracy. His relationship with his Osage wife, Mollie (Lily Gladstone), becomes entangled with his involvement in the crimes orchestrated by his uncle, William Hale (Robert De Niro). Killers of the Flower Moon paints a chilling portrait of systemic racism, greed, and betrayal, highlighting a dark chapter in American history and shedding light on the exploitation of the Osage people.