Storyline

A documentary account by award-winning filmmaker John Ferry of the events that led up to the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island as told by principal organizer, Adam Fortunate Eagle. The story unfolds through Fortunate Eagle's remembrances, archival newsreel footage and photographs.

Key Information

Director John Ferry
Writers Grace De Soto
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Adam Fortunate Eagle

Self

John Trudell

John Trudell

Self (archive footage)

LaNada Means

Self (archive footage)

Earl Livermore

Self (archive footage)

Stella Leach

Self (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

Taking Alcatraz was released on November 1, 2015.

The runtime of Taking Alcatraz is 40m.

Taking Alcatraz is a Documentary movie.

Taking Alcatraz is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Taking Alcatraz was directed by John Ferry.

The main cast of Taking Alcatraz includes Adam Fortunate Eagle, John Trudell, LaNada Means.

Taking Alcatraz is originally in English.