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Lakota Nation vs. United States (2022)

Beautiful film

It's an unusual documentary. Its artistry elevates it beyond the standard talking heads variety. It's a beautiful, poetic, and heartbreaking tribute to the Lakota people and to the land and helps viewers understand why this struggle that's been going on for so many years should not be ignored. The film's pacing at first might seem slow but it's an appropriately thoughtful and somewhat nonlinear approach that suits this unique film. It was very impactful and I feel drawn to watch it again because it has so many layers.

The cinematography is beautiful and the archival footage is fascinating (and some of it reveals our disturbingly racist past).