The documentary "Free Leonard Peltier" captures the ongoing fight for justice for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, imprisoned for 48 years for a crime he insists he did not commit. At 80 years old, Peltier remains a symbol of Native American resistance, inspiring a new generation of activists advocating for his release. The film features insights from notable figures, showcasing the long-standing efforts to address the injustices faced by Indigenous people in the United States, illustrating how Peltier's story intertwines with broader movements for Indigenous rights and justice.
"If you're Native American in the United States, you know the story of Leonard Peltier," says activist Holly Cook Macarro (Red Lake Nation) at the film's outset.
"Peltier fought for many of these things we're direct beneficiaries of... It’s just been a part of the lexicon of being in the movement," says Nick Tilsen.
Activists, celebrities and liberation advocates such as Nelson Mandela have called for his release for decades, citing railroaded justice and evidence of prosecutorial misconduct.
The documentary underscores Peltier's status as an icon of Native American independence and resistance, connected to more than half a century of Indigenous activism in the US.
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