Movie Documentary
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A chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances and politics.
John Trudell Robert Redford Jackson Browne Sam Shepard Val Kilmer Kris Kristofferson Bonnie Raitt Gary Farmer Amy Ray Wilma Mankiller Bruce Ellison Rick Powers Darelle Butler Lori Pourier Winona Manning Yolanda Manning Lindsey Manning Quiltman Rick Eckstein Mark Shark Kelly Davis Sage Trudell Song Trudell Star Trudell Fenicia "Lou" Ordonez
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