Incident at Oglala: The Leonard Peltier Story (1992)
Directed by Michael Apted and presented by Robert Redford, this documentary investigates the 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota that left two FBI agents and a Native American man dead. Through archival footage, interviews and a review of the investigation and trial, the film examines the conviction of American Indian Movement activist Leonard Peltier and raises questions about the evidence and legal proceedings. A compelling exploration of Native American activism, federal law enforcement and the pursuit of justice.
Film and DVD Details
- Film year: 1992
- Director: Michael Apted
- Executive producer and presenter: Robert Redford
- Genre: Documentary / History / Crime
- Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes
- DVD edition: 2004 release
- Format: DVD
- Condition: Used DVD
Featured Documentary Participants
- Leonard Peltier — Subject of the documentary
- Robert Redford — Narrator
- John Trudell — American Indian activist
- Bob Robideau — Interview participant connected to the case
- Norman Zigrossi — Former FBI agent
Five Documentary Facts
- The film was released in 1992 and directed by Michael Apted.
- It investigates events surrounding the June 26, 1975 shootout at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
- Leonard Peltier was convicted in connection with the deaths of FBI agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams.
- Robert Redford helped bring the documentary to audiences as an executive producer and narrator.
- The film examines conflicting accounts and contested evidence rather than presenting a fictional dramatization.
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