Documentary · United States of America · 2025 · 1h 50m

Free Leonard Peltier

Director

Cast

Crew

Kyle Bell — Director of Photography Kyle Bell — Director of Photography Hannah Vanderlan — Editor Adam Evans — Editor Jesse Short Bull — Writer David France — Writer

Tagline

One of the surviving leaders of the American Indian Movement has been in prison for 50 years following a contentious conviction. A new generation of Native activists is committed to winning his freedom before he dies.

Synopsis

Leonard Peltier, one of the surviving leaders of the American Indian Movement, has been in prison for 50 years following a contentious conviction. A new generation of Native activists is committed to winning his freedom before he dies.

Key Collaborators

Jesse Short Bull Director David France Director Kyle Bell Director of Photography Kyle Bell Director of Photography Hannah Vanderlan Editor Adam Evans Editor Jesse Short Bull Writer David France Writer David France Producer Jhane Myers Producer Paul McGuire Producer Bird Runningwater Producer

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