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‘Free Leonard Peltier' Review: Doc About Imprisoned Indigenous Activist Is Timelier Than Ever, but Leaves Too Much Unexamined

Late in Jesse Short Bull and David France's new documentary Free Leonard Peltier, Native activist Nick Tilsen sings the praises of Leonard Peltier's sense of humor but expresses a note of concern.
Variety

‘Free Leonard Peltier’ Filmmakers on How Recently Released Activist Continues His Fight for Indigenous Communities: ‘His Fire Is Undiminished’

You would have been hard-pressed to find a timelier film at this year’s Sundance Film Festival than “Free Leonard Peltier,” directors Jesse Short Bull and David France’s documentary about the Native ...

‘Free Leonard Peltier’ Heads To IDFA With New Footage Of American Indian Movement Leader’s Release From Prison; Watch Clip

The documentary 'Free Leonard Peltier' will screen at IDFA in Amsterdam with new footage of Peltier's release from prison after nearly 50 years.
AOL

'I Am Finally Free!': Leonard Peltier Released From Prison After Nearly 50 Years

WASHINGTON — Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier was released from prison on Tuesday morning, ending his nearly 50 years of incarceration after the U.S. government lied, threatened people ...
Yahoo

‘Free Leonard Peltier’ Follows A 50-Year Trail To Justice For Native American Icon – Thessaloniki Int’l Documentary Festival

It’s an elusive dream for so many docmakers: to impact legislation, to find justice, to make a difference. To change the world. With Free Leonard Peltier, filmmakers Jesse Short Bull (Lakota Nation vs ...
Minnesota Daily

‘Free Leonard Peltier’ sets powerful tone for 44th MSP International Film Festival

“Free Leonard Peltier,” the opening night feature for the 44th Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival sold out three theaters at The Main Cinema, and for good reason. The powerful and timely ...