Leonard Peltier
Biography
Leonard Peltier is a Native American activist and a member of the American Indian Movement (AIM) who, following a controversial trial, was convicted of two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of two FBI agents in a shooting on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. He was sentenced to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment and was imprisoned since 1977. On January 19, 2025, the last full day of his presidency, Joe Biden commuted Peltier's life sentence to indefinite home confinement beginning on February 18, 2025. Peltier was released on that date.
Known For
TV
Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
Incident at Oglala
Self
1992
Film
Lakota Nation vs. United States
Self (archive footage)
2022
Film
Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier
Self
1991
Film
Who Bombed Judi Bari?
Self (archive footage)
2012
Film
Free Leonard Peltier
2025
Film
COINTELPRO 101
Self - Political Prisoner
2010
Film
Making a Noise: A Native American Musical Journey with Robbie Robertson
Self - Anishanaabe/Dakota (archive footage)
1999
Filmography
2025FilmFree Leonard Peltier2024TVVow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Maeas Self (archive footage)2022FilmLakota Nation vs. United Statesas Self (archive footage)2012FilmWho Bombed Judi Bari?as Self (archive footage)2010FilmCOINTELPRO 101as Self - Political Prisoner1999FilmMaking a Noise: A Native American Musical Journey with Robbie Robertsonas Self - Anishanaabe/Dakota (archive footage)1992FilmIncident at Oglalaas Self1991FilmWarrior: The Life of Leonard Peltieras Self