Lakota Nation vs. United States

The Black Hills in South Dakota are sacred land to the Lakota people. Long desired by the American government for its resources, this territory remains vital to the Oyate. Written and narrated by the immensely talented poet, Layli Long Soldier, and executive produced by Mark Ruffalo and Marisa Tomei, this searing documentary fuses stunning visuals, spoken words, intimate interviews, and archival footage to craft a shocking counternarrative of colonial history. The deliberate pacing of this powerful film forms a holistic story of a land, moving viewers through centuries of betrayal, extermination, and assimilation to present-day activism with the Landback Movement. In addition to demanding recognition and justice, the filmmakers celebrate the Lakota Nation with this profound testament to resilience.