Free Leonard Peltier
Synopsis
Leonard Peltier, one of the surviving leaders of the American Indian Movement, has been in prison for 50 years following a contentious conviction. A new generation of Native activists is committed to winning his freedom before he dies.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Birrarangga Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesse Short Bull, David France
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesse Short Bull, David France
- Original Title
- Free Leonard Peltier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Public Square Films, XTR, Maylo Films, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, The 11th Hour Project, Raising Day Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesse Short Bull, David France
Jesse Short Bull, David France
Kyle Bell
Hannah Vanderlan, Adam Evans
David France, Jhane Myers, Paul McGuire, Bird Runningwater, Jodi Archambault
Department Leadership Roster
Jesse Short Bull
Director
David France
Director
David France
Producer
Jhane Myers
Producer
Paul McGuire
Producer
Bird Runningwater
Producer
Hannah Vanderlan
Editor
Adam Evans
Editor
Kyle Bell
Director of Photography
Jesse Short Bull
Writer
David France
Writer
Kyle Bell
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Free Leonard Peltier
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What is Free Leonard Peltier about?
Leonard Peltier, one of the surviving leaders of the American Indian Movement, has been in prison for 50 years following a contentious conviction. A new generation of Native activists is committed to winning his freedom before he dies.
Who directed Free Leonard Peltier?
Free Leonard Peltier was directed by Jesse Short Bull, David France.
Who stars in Free Leonard Peltier?
The principal cast of Free Leonard Peltier includes Leonard Peltier.
When was Free Leonard Peltier released and how long is it?
Free Leonard Peltier was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Free Leonard Peltier?
Free Leonard Peltier holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).