Film Lens
Standing Silent Nation is a documentary about Alex White Plume, who lives on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation. The film follows his family's attempt to cultivate industrial hemp, believing that tribal sovereignty laws would permit its production. The narrative reveals the legal and personal consequences they faced as a result of this decision.
Directed by Suree Towfighnia, the film aired as part of PBS's Point of View series in 2007. It presents a detailed account of the intersection between indigenous rights and agricultural laws, focusing on the implications of their actions within the context of tribal sovereignty.
Why Watch
- •Meet Alex White Plume from Pine Ridge Reservation.
- •See the impact of tribal sovereignty on hemp production.
- •Find out about the legal battles faced by the family.
Did You Know
•The film was awarded three Red Nation Film Festival awards in 2009.
•Standing Silent Nation aired as part of PBS's Point of View series in 2007.
•The documentary has a duration of 53 minutes.
•Alex White Plume is a resident of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
Perfect For
Indigenous rightsHemp cultivationSouth Dakota history