A Song for Dead Warriors

1974 0h 25m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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A Song for Dead Warriors examines the reasons for the Wounded Knee occupation in the spring of 1973 by Oglala Sioux Indians and members of the American Indian Movement (AIM). The film captures the conflict between AIM, the Sioux militants, the government’s Bureau of Indian Affairs and those allied with the US government.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Saul Landau
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 25-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bill Yahraus shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070718 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Saul Landau directs. Bill Yahraus cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 25-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
252 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Bill Yahraus shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt0070718 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.