Title: Taking Alcatraz
Description: A documentary account by award-winning filmmaker John Ferry of the events that led up to the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island as told by principal organizer, Adam Fortunate Eagle. The story unfolds through Fortunate Eagle's remembrances, archival newsreel footage and photographs. Also Appearing in the film is John Trudell, LaNada Means, Earl Livermore and Stella Leach.
Subjects: History, Indian authors, Indian activists, Indians of North America, Indian artists, Biography, Land tenure
Places: United States, Alcatraz Island (Calif.)
People: Adam Fortunate Eagle (1929-)
Time periods: Indian occupation, 1969-1971