Lakota Nation vs. United States
Synopsis
Poet Layli Long Soldier crafts a searing portrait of her Oyate’s connection to the Black Hills, through first contact and broken treaties to the promise of the Land Back movement, in this lyrical testament to resilience of a nation.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-09
Top Cast
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Layli Long Soldier
Self - Oglala Lakota
Nick Estes
Self - Sicangu Lakota
Mary Kathryn Nagle
Self - Cherokee Nation
Milo Yellow Hair
Self - Oglala Lakota
Krystal Two Bulls
Self - Northern Cheyenne & Oglala Lakota
Phyllis Young
Self - Hunkpapa Lakota
Nick Tilsen
Self - Oglala Lakota
Henry Red Cloud
Self - Oglala Lakota
Craig Howe
Self - Oglala Lakota
Alex Romero-Frederick
Self - Oglala Lakota
Edward Lazarus
Self - Author, 'Black Hills/White Justice'
Ted Koppel
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Kristi Noem
Self (archive footage)
Russell Means
Self (archive footage)
John Trudell
Self (archive footage)
Leonard Peltier
Self (archive footage)
Dan Rather
Self (archive footage)
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$88K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laura Tomaselli, Jesse Short Bull
- Screenplay & Story
- Layli Long Soldier
- Original Title
- Lakota Nation vs. United States
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $88K
- Production Studios
- XTR, Field of Vision, Cinetic Media, Salmira Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laura Tomaselli, Jesse Short Bull
Layli Long Soldier
Kevin Phillips
Benjamin Hedin, Mark Ruffalo, Bryn Mooser, Salman Al-Rashid, Kathryn Everett
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Tomaselli
Director
Jesse Short Bull
Director
Benjamin Hedin
Producer
Layli Long Soldier
Writer
Kevin Phillips
Director of Photography
Phil Pinto
Producer
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What is Lakota Nation vs. United States about?
Poet Layli Long Soldier crafts a searing portrait of her Oyate’s connection to the Black Hills, through first contact and broken treaties to the promise of the Land Back movement, in this lyrical testament to resilience of a nation.
Who directed Lakota Nation vs. United States?
Lakota Nation vs. United States was directed by Laura Tomaselli, Jesse Short Bull.
Who stars in Lakota Nation vs. United States?
The principal cast of Lakota Nation vs. United States includes Layli Long Soldier, Nick Estes, Mary Kathryn Nagle, Milo Yellow Hair, Krystal Two Bulls.
When was Lakota Nation vs. United States released and how long is it?
Lakota Nation vs. United States was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did Lakota Nation vs. United States make at the box office?
Lakota Nation vs. United States grossed $88K in worldwide ticket sales.