Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White

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Released September 15, 2011

Overview

Holy Man is the story of Douglas White, an 88 year old Lakota Sioux medicine man from Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, who spent 17 years in federal prison for a crime he did not commit. During the making of this film, filmmakers uncovered new evidence of White's innocence and brought the case back to Federal Court. Holy Man offers a rare glimpse into the mysterious world of Lakota religion, their intimate connection to the land, and a provocative expose of the systemic injustice that Native Americans face in the criminal justice system.

Runtime

1h 25m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White


Status

Released


Spoken Languages

  • English

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