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Taking Alcatraz
Taking Alcatraz
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  2. Taking Alcatraz

Taking Alcatraz

2015
40m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2015

Runtime

40m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

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1
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Storyline

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
40m
Nov 1, 2015
Languages
English
Director
John Ferry
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Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Adam Fortunate Eagle

Self

John Trudell

John Trudell

Self (archive footage)

LaNada Means

Self (archive footage)

Earl Livermore

Self (archive footage)

Stella Leach

Self (archive footage)

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