The Activist

2013 • 89 minutes

About this movie

In 1973, during the insurrection, Marvin and Bud, two Native American activists, are arrested and thrown in jail. Anna, Marvin's wife, died in an accident several months before. Marvin is devastated and Bud consoles his friend during this perilous time. In jail, they must face two officers monitoring their every move and join forces with a young lawyer assigned to their case. Why does a Nixon representative visit them in jail? And a Senator? And a Hollywood star? What is Nixon's role?What secret was Anna hiding before she died? In 1973, during the insurrection in Wounded Knee (South Dakota), Marvin and Bud, two Native American activists, are arrested and thrown in jail. Anna, Marvin's wife, died in an accident several months before.  Marvin is devastated and Bud consoles his friend during this perilous time. In jail, they must face two officers monitoring their every move and join forces with a young lawyer assigned to their case. Why does a Nixon representative visit them in jail? And a Senator? And a Hollywood star? What is Nixon's role?What secret was Anna hiding before she died? During the seventies, the world keeps spinning and tension arises in this simple jail in the middle of nowhere...

Ratings and reviews

This shows how Native Americans or First Nation peoples were treated and targeted in the 70's. It reveals the ugliness that existed under the white washed history taught in school, the racism and hatred for anyone who didnt fit the white anglo saxon mold. Well worth watching!

Incredible movie and acting.