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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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san francisco, california
indigenous
1970s
alcatraz prison
native american
sioux
occupation
activist
1960s
activism
civil disobedience
land rights
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Questions about Taking Alcatraz
How long is Taking Alcatraz?
Taking Alcatraz has a runtime of 40m ( and 40 minutes).
Who directed Taking Alcatraz?
Taking Alcatraz was directed by John Ferry and released in 2015.
What genre is Taking Alcatraz?
Taking Alcatraz is a Documentary film (2015).
Who stars in Taking Alcatraz?
The cast of Taking Alcatraz includes Adam Fortunate Eagle, John Trudell, LaNada Means, Earl Livermore, Stella Leach.
