Williamsburg Regional Library

A good day to die, a Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation production ; produced and directed by David Mueller and Lynn Salt ; co-producers, Tashina Banks, Takeo Koshikawa ; writer/interviews, Lynn Salt

eng

videorecording

Not rated

A good day to die

videorecording

781949383

a Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation production ; produced and directed by David Mueller and Lynn Salt ; co-producers, Tashina Banks, Takeo Koshikawa ; writer/interviews, Lynn Salt

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"A Good Day to Die chronicles a movement that started a revolution and inspired a nation. By recounting the life story of Dennis Banks, the Native American who co-founded the American Indian Movement (AIM) in 1968 to advocate and protect the rights of American Indians, the film provides an in-depth look at the history and issues surrounding AIM"s formation. From the forced assimilation of Native Americans within boarding schools, to discrimination by law enforcement authorities, to neglect by government officials responsible for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, AIM sought redress for the many grievances that its people harbored. Banks' personal struggle culminated in major armed confrontations at Custer, South Dakota, and Wounded Knee -- climatic flash points which saw him standing steadfast as a leader for his cause. Bittersweet and compelling, A Good Day to Die charts the rise and fall of a movement that fought for the civil rights of American Indians"--Back of container

Boarding school -- Running away -- American Indian Movement -- Raymond yellow thunder -- B.I.A. sit-in -- Custer, SD -- Goons -- Wounded knee -- Togetherness -- The trial -- Jail time -- After AIM

general

live action

Dennis Banks & the American Indian Movement