Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White (2011)

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Holy Man is the story of Douglas White, an 88 year old Lakota Sioux medicine man from Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, who spent 17 years in federal prison for a crime he did not commit. During the making of this film, filmmakers uncovered new evidence of White's innocence and brought the case back to Federal Court. Holy Man offers a rare glimpse into the mysterious world of Lakota religion, their intimate connection to the land, and a provocative expose of the systemic injustice that Native Americans face in the criminal justice system.

Director: Jennifer Jessum
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White about?
Holy Man is the story of Douglas White, an 88 year old Lakota Sioux medicine man from Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, who spent 17 years in federal prison for a crime he did not commit. During the making of this film, filmmakers uncovered new evidence of White's innocence and brought the case back to Federal Court. Holy Man offers a rare glimpse into the mysterious world of Lakota religion, their intimate connection to the land, and a provocative expose of the systemic injustice that Native Americans face in the criminal justice system.
Who directed Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White?
Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White was directed by Jennifer Jessum.
Who stars in Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White?
Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White stars Martin Sheen, Russell Means, Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman, Fred Alan Wolf, Bruce Ellison.
How long is Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White?
Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White?
Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White is a Documentary film.