PBS airing Alcatraz documentary

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2002

PBS premieres "Alcatraz Is Not an Island," a film about the American Indian take-over of the former prison, this month.

The film, by James Fortier, features never-before-seen footage of the 19-month occupation. The standoff raised awareness of Native issues and spurred policy changes including President Nixon's signing of the self-determination act.

Get the Story:
A look back at Indians' occupation of Alcatraz (The San Francisco Chronicle 11/4)

Relevant Links:
Alcatraz Is Not an Island, PBS - http://www.pbs.org/itvs/alcatrazisnotanisland/alcatraz.html
Alcatraz Is Not an Island - http://www.turtle-island.com/docu.html