Character Relationship Map: Trudell

Characters

• Self / Narrator (voice) (played by John Trudell) — protagonist
• Self - Filmmaker, Activist (played by Robert Redford) — supporting
• Self - Singer, Songwriter (played by Jackson Browne) — supporting
• Self - Actor, Friend (played by Val Kilmer) — supporting
• Self - Playwright, Actor (Thunderheart) (played by Sam Shepard) — supporting
• Self - Musician, Friend (played by Kris Kristofferson) — supporting
• Self - Actor, Friend (played by Gary Farmer) — supporting
• Self - Musician, Activist (played by Bonnie Raitt) — supporting
• Self - Indigo Girls, Co-Founder HONOR THE EARTH (played by Amy Ray) — supporting
• Self - Defense Attorney, Butler-Robideau and Peltier Trials (played by Bruce Ellison) — supporting
• Self - Former Chief, Cherokee Nation (played by Wilma Mankiller) — supporting
• Self - AIM Member, Friend (played by Rick Powers) — minor
• Self - Jesse Ed's Wife (played by Kelly Davis) — minor
• Self - Band Member (played by Mark Shark) — minor
• Self - Band Member (played by Rick Eckstein) — minor
• Self - Band Member (played by Quiltman) — minor
• Self - Tina's Cousin, Duck Valley, NV (played by Lindsey Manning) — minor
• Self - Duck Valley, NV (played by Yolanda Manning) — minor
• Self - Tina Manning's Sister (played by Winona Manning) — minor
• Self - Executive Director, First Peoples Fund (played by Lori Pourier) — minor

Story Analysis

A biographical exploration of John Trudell's journey from indigenous activist to spoken word poet following personal tragedy.

Plot Progression

1. Roots & Awakening
2. Activism & Turmoil
3. Tragedy & Transformation
4. Artistic Rebirth & Legacy