Alcatraz is not an island, produced by Diamond Island Productions ; produced in association with the Independent Television Service, QKED Public Television and the Golden Gate National Parks Association ; executive producer, Millie Ketcheshawno ; produced by Jon Plutte ; directed by James M. Fortier ; written by James M. Fortier, Jon Plutte and Mike Yearling with Troy Johnson and Millie Ketcheshawno
Type
Label
Alcatraz is not an island, produced by Diamond Island Productions ; produced in association with the Independent Television Service, QKED Public Television and the Golden Gate National Parks Association ; executive producer, Millie Ketcheshawno ; produced by Jon Plutte ; directed by James M. Fortier ; written by James M. Fortier, Jon Plutte and Mike Yearling with Troy Johnson and Millie Ketcheshawno
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Alcatraz is not an island
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
56940486
Responsibility statement
produced by Diamond Island Productions ; produced in association with the Independent Television Service, QKED Public Television and the Golden Gate National Parks Association ; executive producer, Millie Ketcheshawno ; produced by Jon Plutte ; directed by James M. Fortier ; written by James M. Fortier, Jon Plutte and Mike Yearling with Troy Johnson and Millie Ketcheshawno
Runtime
58
Summary
Film examining the experiences of those involved in the occupation of Alcatraz Island for 19 months, starting in November of 1969. It also explores the impact of the occupation on Native Americans nationwide. Out of Alcatraz came the "Red Power" movement of the 1970s, which has been called the lost chapter of the Civil Rights era, and more than 70 other Indian occupations of Federal facilities
Target audience
general
Technique
live action