Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White
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Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Jessum
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Joseph
- Original Title
- Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Jessum
Simon Joseph
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Jessum
Director
Simon Joseph
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White
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What is Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White about?
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.
Who directed Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White?
Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White was directed by Jennifer Jessum.
Who stars in Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White?
The principal cast of Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White includes Martin Sheen, Russell Means, Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman, Fred Alan Wolf, Bruce Ellison.
When was Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White released and how long is it?
Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.