The read
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
A chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances, and politics.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic48/100
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do.
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Heather RaeDirector
- Russell FriedenbergWriter
Cast
- John TrudellSelf / Narrator (voice)
- Robert RedfordSelf - Filmmaker, Activist
- Jackson BrowneSelf - Singer, Songwriter
- Sam ShepardSelf - Playwright, Actor (Thunderheart)
- Val KilmerSelf - Actor, Friend
- Kris KristoffersonSelf - Musician, Friend
- Bonnie RaittSelf - Musician, Activist
- Gary FarmerSelf - Actor, Friend
- Amy RaySelf - Indigo Girls, Co-Founder HONOR THE EARTH
- Wilma MankillerSelf - Former Chief, Cherokee Nation
- Bruce EllisonSelf - Defense Attorney, Butler-Robideau and Peltier Trials
- Rick PowersSelf - AIM Member, Friend
Themes
fbidakotapoetnative americandeath of familypolitical activistnative american reservationwoman directorsuspicious deathdeath of wifefederal governmentactivist