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Harper's shooting was described in a 1999 book, Cowboys & Indians: The Killing of J.J. Harper, written by Winnipeg Free Press columnist Gordon Sinclair Jr., and later a 2003 television movie by the same name. It was directed by Norma Bailey and starred Adam Beach as Harper. [7] References.
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Summaries. J.J. Harper, a First Nations chief, is gunned down by police constable Robert Cross on his way home one snowy night in downtown Winnipeg. Winnipeg, March, 1988. In the dark wee hours of the morning, the police, with only vague descriptions of the suspects, are in active pursuit of two perpetrators of a robbery.
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Sep 1, 2000 · Cowboys and Indians: The Shooting of J.J. Harper Paperback – September 1, 2000. by Gordon Sinclair Jr. (Author) 4.2 11 ratings. See all formats and editions. When J.J. Harper of the Island Lake Tribal Council was fatally shot on a wintry Winnipeg street in 1988, the city police department was quick to absolve the officer involved from all blame.
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One bullet from Cross' gun went straight into Harper's heart, ending his life. This is the reality of what happened on a dark city street 15 years ago. It's also a scene from the new movie, Cowboys and Indians: The Killing of J.J. Harper, which will have its television premiere on APTN on Oct. 3 and air again on CBC on Oct. 5.
Genre: Drama. Runtime: 120 min. Country: Canada. Language: English. Locations: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Cowboys and Indians: The Killing of J.J. Harper (2003) Based on the true story of J.J. Harper, a First Nations leader, who was shot and killed by Winnipeg Police Constable Robert Cross on his way home one snowy night in in 1988.
9 Reviews. Hide Spoilers. Sort by: Filter by Rating: 8/10. A star making performance by Eric Schweig. ram-30 6 October 2003. The real life case of an innocent First Nations chief (the Indian) by an Winnipeg city officer (the Cowboy) is the basis of this TV movie.
