Lakota Nation vs United States

Director

Jesse Short Bull, Laura Tomaselli

Writer

Layli Long Soldier

Production Companies

XTR, Salmira Productions

Distributor

IFC Films

Festival Premiere

Tribeca Film Festival 2022

A chronicle about how the Lakota Indians fight to reclaim control of the Black Hills. Will investigate how the sacred land was stolen in violation of treaty agreements and feature interviews with Indigenous citizens.

“A lyrical, edifying and blistering plea for Indigenous justice.”

Los Angeles Times

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