Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier

Nov 1, 1991

1h 25m

★ 0.0

Overview

An intimate exploration of the circumstances surrounding the incarceration of Native American activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of murder in 1977, with commentary from those involved, including Peltier himself.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

LYM Productions

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Cast

Self

Leonard Peltier

Self - Author, "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse"

Peter Matthiessen

Self - Former FBI Agent

Norman Zigrossi

Self - Appeals Attorney

William Kunstler

Self - Prosecuting Attorney

Evan Hultman

Self - Leonard Peltier's Father

Leo Peltier

Self - Leonard Peltier's Mother

Alvina Peltier

Self - Leonard Peltier's Cousin

James Robideau

Self - Former FBI Agent

Jack Ryan

Self - Congressman (R-WI)

James Sensenbrenner

Self

Bill Robideau

Self - American Indian Movement (as Dino Butler)

Darelle Butler

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