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      Trudell

      PG Released Jan 20, 2005 1 hr. 20 min. Documentary List
      33% 30 Reviews Tomatometer 76% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score Filmmaker Heather Rae documents the life and work of American Indian activist John Trudell. In the late 60's, John and a community group occupy Alcatraz Island for 21 months, bringing international recognition to the American Indian cause. In 1979 John burned a U.S. flag on the the steps of the FBI headquarters in Washington DC and within hours his family perished in a suspicious fire. He spent several years wandering the country until he found a new way to present his ideals through music. Read More Read Less

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      John Trudell has led a fascinating life -- unfortunately, Trudell the documentary largely fails to translate it into a compelling viewing experience.

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      Audience Member This is a good movie for anyone interested in American Indian politics. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member "He's extremely eloquent ... therefore extremely dangerous," the FBI said of this hero of mine, John Trudell. This is an important movie (thank you Robert Redford)! It should be required viewing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member found a new poet to look into (and so continues my native American binge) Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member a must see for freedom lovers. further proof of what he government really protects: corporations. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Native American History Lesson Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member This film (actually made in 2005) is a chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances and politics. Revolutionary, inspiring, and full of enlightening quotables. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Rated: 2/5 Apr 8, 2006 Full Review Sheri Linden Hollywood Reporter Rae's reluctance to delve into more complex, personal or specific territory -- with anecdotes, for example -- limits viewer involvement. Mar 30, 2006 Full Review Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel [John] Trudell is the compelling presence at the heart of Trudell, Heather Rae's fascinating but superficial treatment of the poet, singer and tilter-at-windmills who has been at the barricades from the get-go. Rated: 3/5 Mar 24, 2006 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed An ultimately forgettable account of the poet and historic speaker for Native American rights Apr 29, 2009 Full Review Kam Williams Upstage Magazine A bittersweet bio-pic which presents an articulate, defiant and sensitive soul who promises to remain committed to resistance till he draws his last breath. Rated: 4/4 Mar 18, 2007 Full Review Maria Garcia Film Journal International Like many "documentaries" that are essentially homages, Trudell often lacks context. Mar 1, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Filmmaker Heather Rae documents the life and work of American Indian activist John Trudell. In the late 60's, John and a community group occupy Alcatraz Island for 21 months, bringing international recognition to the American Indian cause. In 1979 John burned a U.S. flag on the the steps of the FBI headquarters in Washington DC and within hours his family perished in a suspicious fire. He spent several years wandering the country until he found a new way to present his ideals through music.
      Director
      Heather Rae
      Executive Producer
      Russell Friedenberg, Angelina Jolie, James Haven, Marcheline Bertrand
      Screenwriter
      Russell Friedenberg
      Production Co
      Appaloosa Pictures
      Rating
      PG (Violent Images|Language|Thematic Material|Some Smoking)
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 20, 2005, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 12, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $21.8K
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