Trudell(2005)
Original. Provocative. True.
Trudell Synopsis
A chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances, and politics.
Trudell (2005) is a documentary film directed by Heather Rae, released on January 20, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars John Trudell, Robert Redford, Jackson Browne and Sam Shepard. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Heather Rae
- Writers:
- Russell Friedenberg
- Producers:
- Heather Rae, Elyse Katz
- Cinematographer:
- Heather Rae
- Production:
- Appaloosa Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Trudell (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Trudell before you stream it.
Trudell Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Trudell
as Self / Narrator (voice)
Robert Redford
as Self - Filmmaker, Activist
Jackson Browne
as Self - Singer, Songwriter
Sam Shepard
as Self - Playwright, Actor (Thunderheart)
Val Kilmer
as Self - Actor, Friend
Kris Kristofferson
as Self - Musician, Friend
Bonnie Raitt
as Self - Musician, Activist
Gary Farmer
as Self - Actor, Friend
Amy Ray
as Self - Indigo Girls, Co-Founder HONOR THE EARTH
- Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller
as Self - Former Chief, Cherokee Nation
- Bruce Ellison
Bruce Ellison
as Self - Defense Attorney, Butler-Robideau and Peltier Trials
- Rick Powers
Rick Powers
as Self - AIM Member, Friend
Key crew
Directed by Heather Rae, written by Russell Friedenberg, produced by Heather Rae and Elyse Katz.
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Trudell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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Trudell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Trudell online?
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Trudell (2005) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Trudell?
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The main cast of Trudell (2005) includes John Trudell, Robert Redford, Jackson Browne, Sam Shepard and Val Kilmer. The film was directed by Heather Rae. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Trudell released?
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Trudell was released on January 20, 2005 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Trudell worth watching?
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Trudell (2005) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Trudell?
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Yes. The official Trudell trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.