The Spirit of Annie Mae
Synopsis
In 1975, Annie Mae Pictou Aquash, a 30-year-old Nova Scotia born-Mi'kmaq, was shot dead, execution style, on a desolate road in South Dakota. Nearly three decades later the crime remains a mystery. Aquash was highly placed in the American Indian Movement (AIM), a radical First Nations organization that took up arms in the 1970s to fight for the rights of their people. The Spirit of Annie Mae is the story of Aquash's remarkable life and her brutal murder. It is a moving tribute from the women who were closest to her: the two daughters who fled with their mother when she hid from the FBI; the young women she inspired to embrace Native culture; and the other activists, including Buffy Sainte-Marie and investigative journalist Minnie Two Shoes, who stood in solidarity with her. All are still trying to understand why she met such a violent death. Follow them on their journey as they celebrate the life of a woman who inspired a generation of Indigenous people.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Anne Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Angela Baker
- Original Title
- The Spirit of Annie Mae
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 27/10/2002
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Anne Martin
Angela Baker
Kent Nason
Angela Baker
Kent Martin, Sally Bochner
Department Leadership Roster
Angela Baker
Writer
Catherine Anne Martin
Director
Angela Baker
Editor
Kent Martin
Producer
Kent Nason
Director of Photography
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What is The Spirit of Annie Mae about?
In 1975, Annie Mae Pictou Aquash, a 30-year-old Nova Scotia born-Mi'kmaq, was shot dead, execution style, on a desolate road in South Dakota. Nearly three decades later the crime remains a mystery. Aquash was highly placed in the American Indian Movement (AIM), a radical First Nations organization that took up arms in the 1970s to fight for the rights of their people. The Spirit of Annie Mae is the story of Aquash's remarkable life and her brutal murder. It is a moving tribute from the women who were closest to her: the two daughters who fled with their mother when she hid from the FBI; the young women she inspired to embrace Native culture; and the other activists, including Buffy Sainte-Marie and investigative journalist Minnie Two Shoes, who stood in solidarity with her. All are still trying to understand why she met such a violent death. Follow them on their journey as they celebrate the life of a woman who inspired a generation of Indigenous people.
Who directed The Spirit of Annie Mae?
The Spirit of Annie Mae was directed by Catherine Anne Martin.
Who stars in The Spirit of Annie Mae?
The principal cast of The Spirit of Annie Mae includes Not specified.
When was The Spirit of Annie Mae released and how long is it?
The Spirit of Annie Mae was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.