Leonard Peltier spent 49 years in prison for a disputed conviction before his sentence was commuted to house arrest in 2025, just before the film's premiere.
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Leonard Peltier spent 49 years in prison for a disputed conviction before his sentence was commuted to house arrest in 2025, just before the film's premiere.
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Synopsis
Leonard Peltier sits in his home after spending 49 years in prison for a conviction related to the deaths of two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Directed by Jesse Short Bull and David France, the documentary features interviews with activists involved in the American Indian Movement and uses archival footage to illustrate the events surrounding Peltier's case. It premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
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- See Leonard Peltier's long fight for justice.
- Meet activists from the Pine Ridge shootout.
- Find out about the impact of institutional racism.
Did You Know
- Leonard Peltier spent 49 years in prison before his sentence was commuted.
- The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
- Peltier was convicted for the murder of two FBI agents in 1975.
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Who directed the documentary Free Leonard Peltier?
Free Leonard Peltier was directed by Jesse Short Bull and David France.
How long did Leonard Peltier spend in prison?
Leonard Peltier spent 49 years in prison before his sentence was commuted to house arrest in 2025.
When did Free Leonard Peltier premiere?
Free Leonard Peltier premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
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