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John Trudell (February 15, 1946 – December 8, 2015) was a Native American author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist. He was the spokesperson for the Indians of All Tribes ' takeover of Alcatraz beginning in 1969, broadcasting as Radio Free Alcatraz .
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- 1963–1967
- Santee Dakota-American
- United States Navy
John Trudell was a poet, fighter for Native American rights, and leader of the American Indian Movement. He was born on a reservation in Nebraska, served in the military, and experienced the Vietnam War and the occupation of Alcatraz Island. He also faced racism, injustice, and tragedy in his life, but found his voice through poetry and music.
Trudell is a documentary film that follows the life and career of John Trudell, a Native American poet and activist who led the American Indian Movement and became an acclaimed musician and spoken word poet. The film explores his political and artistic achievements, challenges and legacy through interviews, archival footage, concert clips and abstract imagery.
Dec 10, 2015 · John Francis Trudell was born in Omaha on Feb. 15, 1946, and grew up partly there and partly on a reservation near the South Dakota border. His father, Clifford Trudell, was a Santee Dakota; his ...
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Dec 10, 2015 · John Trudell, a Native American activist who became a spokesman for American Indian protesters during their 1969 occupation of Alcatraz Island — and whose personal grief-inspired poetry was ...
Dec 9, 2015 · John Trudell was a Santee Sioux and Mexican activist who fought for indigenous rights and justice. He participated in the Alcatraz occupation, survived a tragic fire, and released music albums and films.
Dec 9, 2015 · John Trudell, who was a spokesman for American Indian protesters during their 1969 occupation of Alcatraz Island and later headed the American Indian Movement, died Tuesday. He was 69.
