“One of my strongest wishes for the film is that…subsequent generations will have a context for the contemporary Native People’s movement and a point of reference for leaders such as John Trudell, understanding their significance in history.” —Heather Rae

Filmed over 12 years, TRUDELL documents the life of Native American activist and poet John Trudell, from his impoverished childhood on a Nebraska reservation to his days as a leader of the American Indian Movement and his rise as an acclaimed musician. Combining images and archival footage with interviews and performances, TRUDELL reveals the story of one man’s passionate journey from individual to leader to artist.

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