Movie·2015·0h 40m
Taking Alcatraz
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Grace De Soto
Producer
John Ferry
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// cast
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)
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