*’Trudell’* is a documentary film about American Indian activist and poet John Trudell (1946-2015). The film traces Trudell’s life from his childhood, through his role as one of leaders of the Occupation of Alcatraz and Radio Free Alcatraz in 1969, to serving as Chairman of the American Indian Movement from 1973-1979. It also covers his rebirth as a poet after his wife died. Produced and directed by
Heather Rae. Featuring interviews with *Robert Redford, Kris Kristofferson, Val Kilmer,
Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Sam Shephard* and *The Indigo Girls’ Amy Ray.*
