Trudell (2005)
Original. Provocative. True.
A chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances, and politics.
- Date of release
- 2005-01-20
- TMDB
- 5.7 / 10 (15)
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Heather Rae
Casting
- John Trudell — Self / Narrator (voice)
- Robert Redford — Self - Filmmaker, Activist
- Jackson Browne — Self - Singer, Songwriter
- Sam Shepard — Self - Playwright, Actor (Thunderheart)
- Val Kilmer — Self - Actor, Friend
- Kris Kristofferson — Self - Musician, Friend
- Bonnie Raitt — Self - Musician, Activist
- Gary Farmer — Self - Actor, Friend
- Amy Ray — Self - Indigo Girls, Co-Founder HONOR THE EARTH
- Wilma Mankiller — Self - Former Chief, Cherokee Nation
- Bruce Ellison — Self - Defense Attorney, Butler-Robideau and Peltier Trials
- Rick Powers — Self - AIM Member, Friend
Interesting facts
Trudell is a 2005 documentary film about American Indian activist and poet John Trudell. The film traces Trudell's life from his childhood in Omaha, Nebraska, through his role as a leader of the American Indian Movement. It also covers his rebirth as a musician and spoken word poet after his wife died in a house fire suspected as arson.
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