Taking Alcatraz
Director: John Ferry
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.
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)
In brief
Taking Alcatraz (2015) is a documentary film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 40min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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Taking Alcatraz runs 40 minutes (40min).
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Taking Alcatraz was released in 2015.
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