Alcatraz is not an island / producer, Jon Plutte ; director, James M. Fortier ; writers, James M. Fortier, Jon Plutte and Mike Yearling with with Troy Johnson and Millie Ketcheshawno ; produced in association with the Independent Television Service, KQED Public Television and the Golden Gate National Parks Association ; produced by Diamond Island Productions.

This program tells the story of the American Indian occupation of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay beginning in 1969. Many of the former participants are interviewed. It also explores the impact of the occupation on Native Americans nationwide. Out of Alcatraz came the "Red Power" movement of th...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Independent Television Service
KQED-TV (Television station : San Francisco, Calif.)
Golden Gate National Park Association
Diamond Island Productions
Other Authors: Fortier, James M.
Plutte, Jon
Yearling, Mike
Johnson, Troy R.
Ketcheshawno, Millie, 1937-2000
Bratt, Benjamin, 1963-
Wayquay
Wilson, Jim
Language:English
Language and/or Writing System:
In English.
Published: [Pacifica, Calif.] : Diamond Island Productions, [2012?]
Subjects:
Indigenous peoples of North America > Land tenure.
Indigenous peoples of North America > Civil rights.
Indigenous peoples of North America > Government relations > 1934-
Indigenous peoples of North America > History > 20th century.
Alcatraz Island (Calif.) > History > Indian occupation, 1969-1971.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Genre:
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
Summary:
This program tells the story of the American Indian occupation of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay beginning in 1969. Many of the former participants are interviewed. It also explores the impact of the occupation on Native Americans nationwide. Out of Alcatraz came the "Red Power" movement of the 1970s, which has been called the lost chapter of the Civil Rights era, and more than 70 other Indian occupations of Federal facilities.
Note:Originally produced in 2002 (©2001 erroneously given on container and disc label)
Videorecording.
Call Number:E93 .A347 2012 VideoDVD
Credits:Editor, Mike Yearling ; original music, Jim Wilson ; historical consultant, Troy Johnson ; director of photography, James M. Fortier.
System Details:DVD.
Participant or Performer:
Narrator, Benjamin Bratt ; poetry readings, Wayquay.