Video Sources
Taking Alcatraz
Synopsis
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.
Original Title
Taking Alcatraz
Director
John Ferry
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Adam Fortunate Eagle
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John Trudell
Self (archive footage)
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LaNada Means
Self (archive footage)
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Earl Livermore
Self (archive footage)
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Stella Leach
Self (archive footage)
