Contrary Warrior: The Life and Times of Adam Fortunate Eagle
Thursday: December 5; 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Valle Verde Theater 900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara
VISTAS member price: $20; non-member price: $30
Presented by John Ferry and Grace De Soto
Although best known for orchestrating the American Indian occupation of Alcatraz Island in 1969 that led to significant social reforms for all Native Americans, Fortunate Eagle is also a sculptor, author, spiritual leader, and celebrated ceremonial pipe maker. Filmed in Nevada on the Paiute-Shoshone reservation, Contrary Warrior is an intimate first-person account of the life of the activist and artist Adam Fortunate Eagle. In November 2011 the film aired on over 90 PBS and Public Television stations, and continued airing through November 2012. NITV in Australia aired the film nationally on a continuous basis for over four years. Filmmakers John Ferry and Grace De Soto will discuss the making of their prize-winning documentary after screening the 56-minute film.