
Trudell
Seen it?2005 | 80 min | Documentary
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
Trailer
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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