Topanga Peace: Lakota Nation vs. United States

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The Topanga Peace Alliance 220th Consecutive First Friday Film Night Presents the documentary:

Lakota Nation vs. United States
with special guest speaker:
SunRose IronShell
This Friday, September 1st
Zoom Opens at 7:15 pm, Program at 7:30 pm Pacific Time
Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/86311256046?pwd=VFFIdGl2QmN0ZExVL3hCMWdiamE1UT09

Meeting ID: 863 1125 6046
Passcode: Peace2022

Get ready for an exhilarating Friday night experience that you won't want to miss! 🌟 Join us THIS FRIDAY for a screening of a groundbreaking new documentary, co-produced by the actor Mark Ruffalo. Get ready to dive into the pages of American history, but this time, it's a history that unveils stories rarely told – a history that kicks off with the gripping tale of land theft and the unwavering spirit of Indigenous communities who fiercely protected it.

Imagine hearing firsthand accounts from the Indigenous Elders and activists from the Lakota Dakota Nakota Nation, collectively known as Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (the Seven Council Fires). Their voices will paint vivid pictures of history, complemented by a dynamic blend of historical footage, captivating stills, and live videos showcasing the ongoing movement.

And that's not all! Following the film, get ready to engage in a thought-provoking discussion and Q&A session with our extraordinary guest speaker, Sunrose Ironshell. A true force of nature, Sunrose hails from the Sicangu and Oglala Lakota Nations. A self-described Designer, Artivist and Indigenous Revolutionary, her insights will undoubtedly add layers of depth to the stories you've just witnessed.

So, mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening on Friday, September 1st, at 7:15 pm Pacific Time, as we gather on Zoom. And here's a pro-tip: Turn on your camera to connect with fellow passionate activists who are just as excited as you are! Oh, and keep your ears open for announcements about upcoming events and actionable steps you can take to create a real impact.

The Zoom doors swing wide open at 7:15, and the main event takes the stage promptly at 7:30. Get ready to be swept away, motivated, and become an integral part of a transformative film that will ignite your inner activist for justice. See you there! 🎬🌍✊

What reviewers are saying:
“A searing, timely portrait of resistance, the film explores the ways America has ignored its debt to indigenous communities, and ponders what might be done today to repair the wrongs of the past.”

“In the U.S. government’s crusade to make the West “safe” for white settlers, untold horrors happened and continue to happen. While history books reimagine cowboys and the General Custers to be the good guys, films like “Lakota Nation vs. United States” are a necessary and vital correction. They are a collection of the living legacies petty tyrants and racist politicians have sought to silence. The Indigenous activists’ ongoing advocacy work is a radical act of defiance, a forceful stop to having their story whitewashed and written for them by outsiders. With its methodical approach, the documentary exhumes the nearly forgotten past, exposes assimilation as a form of violence, and explores how private ownership and capitalism have displaced generations of Lakota from their ancestral homes. “Land Back is a war cry for the liberation of my people,” one activist tells the camera. - Monica Castillo

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