A Small Measure of Justice

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A Small Measure of Justice

2015

1h 18m

Documentary

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A Native American woman files suit against the United States government for mismanaging mineral-rich lands, and she eventually wins $3.4 billion.

Bilge Ebiri

Spirituality & Health

Cobell makes for an engaging subject-she's honest about her struggles, articulate, and passionate. As the film heads toward its very moving denouement, it gains enormous power and resonance.

Mar 23, 2020

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

With any luck, Hollywood will take note and someday present an Erin Brockovich-like adaptation of this tale, drawing more casual moviegoers into this ire-stoking story ...

Nov 21, 2016

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Daphne Howland

Village Voice

Janko offers powerful details ... though her scattershot approach and tendency to linger on mundane events undermines the impact.

Oct 12, 2016

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Kam Williams

Baret News

Melinda Janko makes an impressive directorial debut with this very moving tribute to an intrepid, Native-American crusader who not only spoke truth to power but miraculously emerged victorious.

Rated: 4/4

Apr 15, 2018

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Although this film lacks polish and doesn't have the dynamism one might hope for with a subject of this type, Cobell herself is a strong presence, and its historic importance is considerable.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 2, 2016

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Profile of a zealous and gifted Native American heroine.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 30, 2016

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Synopsis

A Native American woman files suit against the United States government for mismanaging mineral-rich lands, and she eventually wins $3.4 billion.

Director: Melinda Janko
Producer: Melinda Janko, Michèle Ohayon
Screenwriter: Melinda Janko
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 2, 2017
Runtime: 1h 18m