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Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier

Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier

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Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier

1991

1h 25m

10.0(1 votes)

Documentary

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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.

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10 featured cast members

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Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier

Self

Peter Matthiessen

Peter Matthiessen

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

Norman Zigrossi

Self - Former FBI Agent

William Kunstler

Self - Appeals Attorney

Evan Hultman

Self - Prosecuting Attorney

Leo Peltier

Self - Leonard Peltier's Father

Alvina Peltier

Self - Leonard Peltier's Mother

James Robideau

Self - Leonard Peltier's Cousin

Jack Ryan

Self - Former FBI Agent

James Sensenbrenner

James Sensenbrenner

Self - Congressman (R-WI)

Creative team

Directed by: Suzie Baer
Written by: Owen Ranta
John Mullen
Produced by: Suzie Baer

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