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Poster for Trudell

2005 | 80 min | Documentary

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and mixed reviews, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for politics junkies and people ready for a good cry. Power and ambition drive every scene. Same wavelength as Citizenfour. It's about loss, handled with care rather than melodrama.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 20 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

A chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances, and politics.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    Mixed reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Heather Rae

  • John TrudellSelf / Narrator (voice)
  • Robert RedfordSelf - Filmmaker, Activist
  • Jackson BrowneSelf - Singer, Songwriter
  • Sam ShepardSelf - Playwright, Actor (Thunderheart)
  • Val KilmerSelf - Actor, Friend
  • Kris KristoffersonSelf - Musician, Friend
  • Bonnie RaittSelf - Musician, Activist
  • Gary FarmerSelf - Actor, Friend
  • Amy RaySelf - Indigo Girls, Co-Founder HONOR THE EARTH
  • Wilma MankillerSelf - Former Chief, Cherokee Nation