A Good Day To Die

American History Fundamental
When all is said and done, the stories of the Native American freedom movement contain all the courage that makes for true heroism. This film captures the spirit of those who began the American Indian Movement and turbulent times that they struggled in. Filled with newsreel clips and historic photos and video, this is a very balanced telling of the events that defined the Native American civil rights movements of the 60's and 70's. Though focused on Dennis Banks, many other leaders from the movement are included here, too.
This is a must see film for any student of history, American or otherwise.

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A Good Day to Die is a documentary about Native American activist Dennis Banks and the American Indian Movement (AIM). It covers the difficulties facing Native people in the 1970's and the ways in which Dennis Banks, among others, led AIM to take a stand against injustice. The film touches on Banks' early life, the founding of AIM and its many acts, including: petitioning Washington, D.C., Custer South Dakota, and the occupation of Wounded Knee.
I would say the purpose of this film is to provide some historical context and to inspire people, native and non-native, alike, to be brave enough to make a difference. This film shows the plight of urban Indians and shows the way their people, specifically Dennis Banks, rose up to take a stand. This film provided almost entirely native voices, which I think is important, because rarely do Native peoples get to explain their own history. They did include a few with opposing opinions, but it was clear who was in control of the...

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This is an account about AIM, The American Indian Movement and the standoff at Wounded Knee. Its participants, issues and misunderstandings about power and corruption. Native Americans must not be forgotten nor those who tried to bring them to the forefront.

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