Trudell

A very good listen as was all my albums and poems I read from our philosopher, John Trudell. I understand and believe almost every belief he reminds us of. As a Micmac Indian, the only thing I'm saddened by and disappointed by regarding the documentary, was Heather Rae and other conjurers of this documentary's failings to mention the death of Anna Mae Aquash. During their AIM movement, this woman left two children to be a leader and a warrior woman for their cause. She was murdered by the hands of AIM. She was a close friend of John's, and for her sacrifices to his movement, she was unjustly murdered, representing all the things John took issue with, discussed in this documentary. Never once did he mention or did Heather Rae pay honor and respect of the Micmac people, or Anna's two daughters who suffer the same pain John did loosing his family to violence, only it was AIM's hands with the blood on it. Not even a single word about his dear friend, Anna. I know this was Heather Rae's and other's doings, to leave this loss of Anna out of this documentary.

It's not the kind of story anyone loves. I gave the film 5 stars not because I loved it, but because it's so important. Corruption, crime, and the ruthless misuse of power are not new in the story of the federal government's dealings with Native people, but this account brings history out of the past into our own day.John Trudell has been a political activist most of his life. He is not guilty of any crime, but he has exercised his constitutional right to freedom of speech. He has advocated for fair treatment of his people - an issue one would not expect to be controversial in The Land of the Free. He says, "All I ever did was talk," but that seems to have been enough for the FBI to regard him as extremely dangerous. John's pregnant wife, their children, and his mother-in-law were murdered in an arson fire. Trudell is presumed to have been the prime target, but he happened to be out of town when the fire was set. The murders remain unsolved, but the FBI looks very suspect in this chillingly compelling documentary.

It was very informative and enlightening. To understand the odds that my native relatives endured and continue to endure is just mind numbing. We are constantly reminded about the Holocaust of WW II, but we here very little, if anything, about the Holocaust here in the United States against the "first peoples" of the Western Hemisphere. An injustice that continues to this day. An injustice that is not covered by the media; don't even get me started on the Holocaust against my African relatives.

I loved this Documentary of John Trudell. He is one of my all time favorite people. I have never known anyone to put into words my personal thoughts about certain topics. He is extraordinarily captivating with his narrative voice. I could listen to him throughout time. He is marvelous and I would recommend all Indigenous People should watch this and understand what, as a country and as a nation are doing to ourselves and others. Very well said &put into words. Love this man!

This is an excellent film, but the quality of the disc is poor--mine skipped in a few places right out of the box.

Give the gift of wisdom to you and your children's children by viewing this film! Highly recommended for all who want better perception on converting the intensely destructive forces that continue to come out of US policy and monies, such as CointelPro projects. Now named something different and more globally expanded to stop anyone who is raising the population's consciousness of the truth on how the Corporate Colonialistic Machinery pillages and denatures Motherlife. Those who do care for her, for all of our interconnected and especially creative well being need poetic inspiration such as is found in Trudell!

Amazing cinematography, beautiful concept executed undeniably well! John's work and statements are light years ahead of our society. He was a true warrior!

John Trudell is someone that all people should listen to as his perspective on Native American and all of humanity is worth listening to. This man has gone through many hard life experiences, including losing his family, but yet gives inspiration to all who listen.