At 17, SuAnne Big Crow led her high school basketball team to win the first-ever class A girls state championship for a native school in South Dakota.
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At 17, SuAnne Big Crow led her high school basketball team to win the first-ever class A girls state championship for a native school in South Dakota.
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SuAnne Big Crow, a talented basketball player from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, made history in 1989 by leading her team to the first-ever class A girls state basketball championship for a native high school. Her activism against racism, violence, and substance abuse resonated throughout South Dakota. After her tragic death in a car accident in 1992, her legacy as a powerful voice for change continues to inspire the Lakota community thirty years later. Directed by Kris Kaczor, Big Crow reflects on her lasting impact.
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Why Watch
- Meet SuAnne Big Crow, a pioneering Lakota athlete.
- Find out how sports can fight social issues.
- See the lasting impact of SuAnne's activism.
Did You Know
- SuAnne Big Crow won the first class A girls state basketball championship in 1989.
- SuAnne Big Crow died in a car accident in 1992 at a young age.
- The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2022.
- The documentary has a runtime of 66 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Big Crow?
Big Crow was directed by Kris Kaczor.
What significant achievement did SuAnne Big Crow accomplish in 1989?
In 1989, SuAnne Big Crow brought the first-ever class A girls state basketball championship to a native high school.
When did Big Crow have its premiere?
Big Crow premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2022.
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