Taking Alcatraz (2015)
A documentary account by award-winning filmmaker John Ferry of the events that led up to the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island as told by principal organizer, Adam Fortunate Eagle. The story unfolds through Fortunate Eagle's remembrances, archival newsreel footage and photographs.
Director: John Ferry
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: November 1, 2015
Cast
- Adam Fortunate Eagle - Self
- John Trudell - Self (archive footage)
- LaNada Means - Self (archive footage)
- Earl Livermore - Self (archive footage)
- Stella Leach - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
san francisco, california, indigenous, 1970s, alcatraz prison, native american, sioux, occupation, activist, 1960s, activism, civil disobedience, land rights, indigenous rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taking Alcatraz about?
- A documentary account by award-winning filmmaker John Ferry of the events that led up to the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island as told by principal organizer, Adam Fortunate Eagle. The story unfolds through Fortunate Eagle's remembrances, archival newsreel footage and photographs.
- Who directed Taking Alcatraz?
- Taking Alcatraz was directed by John Ferry.
- Who stars in Taking Alcatraz?
- Taking Alcatraz stars Adam Fortunate Eagle, John Trudell, LaNada Means, Earl Livermore, Stella Leach.
- How long is Taking Alcatraz?
- Taking Alcatraz has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is Taking Alcatraz?
- Taking Alcatraz is a Documentary film.