Leonard Peltier and the history of the American Indian Movement | Rattling the Bars

In 1977, American Indian Movement member Leonard Peltier was convicted of the murder of two FBI agents, and has remained a political prisoner of the US ever since. Peltier’s conviction has long been contested by activists and legal experts. Despite the recantation of three key witnesses, his case has never been brought back to trial. Peltier has been eligible for parole since 1992, and the federal government has ignored calls to free him for more than 30 years. Rachel Dionne Thunder joins Rattling the Bars to discuss Peltier’s case and the radical vision of the American Indian Movement which the federal government has sought to repress through Peltier’s incarceration. Studio Production: David Hebden Post-Production: Cameron Granadino Join this channel to get access to perks: The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and making a small donation: Donate: Sign up for our newsletter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: