Two elderly sisters confront the U.S. government over the grazing rights of their horses on land designated to the Western Shoshone Nation by an 1863 treaty.
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Two elderly sisters confront the U.S. government over the grazing rights of their horses on land designated to the Western Shoshone Nation by an 1863 treaty.
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Mary Dann and Carrie Dann stand firm against the U.S. federal government in their fight for the Western Shoshone territory. The sisters, both members of the Shoshone tribe, challenge attempts to seize their horses grazing on land protected by an 1863 treaty. Directed by Beth Gage and George Gage, American Outrage details their struggle against bureaucratic obstacles and gold mining interests, culminating in a legal battle that reaches the Supreme Court. The film won Best Environmental Film at the Boulder International Film Festival in 2008.
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Why Watch
- Meet Mary and Carrie Dann fighting for Shoshone land rights.
- Find out about the Western Shoshone territory dispute.
- See the impact of federal policies on indigenous communities.
Did You Know
- The film won Best Environmental Film at the Boulder International Film Festival in 2008.
- American Outrage has a runtime of 56 minutes.
- Mary Dann and Carrie Dann are key figures in the dispute with the U.S. government.
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Who directed the documentary American Outrage?
American Outrage was directed by Beth Gage and George Gage.
What is the main conflict in American Outrage?
The main conflict involves Shoshone tribe members Mary Dann and Carrie Dann disputing the U.S. federal government over the use of Western Shoshone territory.
What award did American Outrage win in 2008?
American Outrage won Best Environmental Film at the Boulder International Film Festival in 2008.
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