Taking Alcatraz
2015, English. Directed by John Ferry.
A documentary account by award-winning filmmaker John Ferry of the events that led up to the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island as told by principal organizer, Adam Fortunate Eagle. The story unfolds through Fortunate Eagle's remembrances, archival newsreel footage and photographs.
- Runtime
- 0h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 November 2015
- Written by
- Grace De Soto
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Taking Alcatraz runs 40 minutes (0h 40m).
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Taking Alcatraz is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Taking Alcatraz isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Taking Alcatraz?
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Who directed Taking Alcatraz?
Taking Alcatraz (2015) was directed by John Ferry and stars Adam Fortunate Eagle, John Trudell, LaNada Means.