Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White 13 years old

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Holy Man is the story of Douglas White, an 88 year old Lakota Sioux medicine man from Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, who spent 17 years in federal prison for a crime he did not commit. During the making of this film, filmmakers uncovered new evidence of White's innocence and brought the case back to Federal Court. Holy Man offers a rare glimpse into the mysterious world of Lakota religion, their intimate connection to the land, and a provocative expose of the systemic injustice that Native Americans face in the criminal justice system.

Credits

Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White Cast

Name Character
Martin Sheen He was 71, now 84 years old as Narrator
Floyd Red Crow Westerman He was 75, 71 years old when he died
Russell Means He was 71, 72 years old when he died
Fred Alan Wolf He was 76, now 90 years old

Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White Crew

Name Department
Jennifer Jessum as Director. Directing
Simon Joseph as Screenplay. Writing
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Holy Man: The USA vs. Douglas White (13 years)

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  • Release day: Thursday, September 15, 2011
  • Runtime: 85 minutes