LAKOTA NATION VS. THE UNITED STATES

120 MINUTES | DOCUMENTARY | 2022

Synopsis

In HESITATION WOUND Canan (Tülin Özen), a criminal lawyer who divides her time between the courthouse and her mother’s hospital bed at night has to make a moral choice that will affect the lives of her mother, the judge, and her murder suspect client — whose defense is turning in his favor. Directed by Selman Nacar (BETWEEN TWO DAWNS) and with gripping cinematography by Tudor Vladimir Panduru (GRADUATION, RMN).

Credits

DIRECTED BY: Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli

FEATURING THE POETRY OF: Layli Long Soldier

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY: Sarah Eagle Heart and Mark Ruffalo

FEATURING: Nick Tilsen, Phyllis Young, Milo Yellow Hair, Nick Estes, Krystal Two Bulls, Henry Red Cloud, Candi Brings Plenty, Alex Romero-Frederick, Craig Howe, Mary Kathryn Nagle