The battle for Whiteclay

Vasina, Mark. (Added Author). Moscu, Alex. (Added Author). Introduction narrator: Webster Poor Bear ; additional narration: Frank La Mere, Duane Martin, Sr., Russell Means , Byron Peterson, Webster Poor Bear ; original music: Canupa Gluha Mani, Michael Murphy. (Cast).

Summary: The Battle for Whiteclay follows Indian activists Frank LaMere, Duane Martin, Sr. and Russell Means through the streets of Whiteclay to the halls of Nebraska's State Capitol in their campaign to end alcohol sales in the place Nebraska newspapers have dubbed 'Skid Row on the Prairie.' The film documents a little-known social disaster in which families are torn apart and advocates for the Indian way of life confront state and local authorities. Filmmaker Mark Vasina has devoted 5 years to filming and reporting on this tragic and compelling story.

Record details

Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: [S.l.] : Mark Vasina, c2008.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:	I. Skid row on the prairie -- II. Political society -- II. Onward.
Participant or Performer Note:	Introduction narrator: Webster Poor Bear ; additional narration: Frank La Mere, Duane Martin, Sr., Russell Means , Byron Peterson, Webster Poor Bear ; original music: Canupa Gluha Mani, Michael Murphy.