313 W. Fourth St.
south Bethlehem
LEPOCO Popcorn and Politics Film Series: Incident at Oglala
LEPOCO Peace Center
313 W. 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Incident at Oglala is a 1992 documentary about the violent events that took place in 1975 on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Indian activists ended up in an extended standoff with FBI agents, and the result was several deaths.
Although four men were arrested and charged with murder, only one, Leonard Peltier, was found guilty and is serving two consecutive life terms. This film describes the events surrounding the shootout and suggests that Peltier was unjustly convicted. 40+ years later, Leonard Peltier is still in prison. Barring appeals, parole, or presidential clemency, Peltier will remain there for the rest of his life.
1 hr 30 min
Director: Michael Apted
Producer: Arthur Chobanian
Narrator: Robert Redford
Attendees are encouraged to bring a snack or beverage to share.