Witness The Women of Standing Rock: Fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline
At the Standing Rock protests, Indigenous American women united to protect their land and water. A group of Indigenous women in the United States are risking their lives to stop the construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline. The project desecrated ancient burial and prayer sites and threatened their land, water, and very existence. In the process, they must face the personal costs of leadership, even as their own lives and identities are transformed by one of the great political and cultural events of the early 21st century. The women do not call themselves protesters. They see themselves as protectors.
An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Primary Title
- Witness
Episode Title
- The Women of Standing Rock: Fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 11 November 2021
Start Time
- 08 : 00
Finish Time
- 09 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Episode Description
- At the Standing Rock protests, Indigenous American women united to protect their land and water. A group of Indigenous women in the United States are risking their lives to stop the construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline. The project desecrated ancient burial and prayer sites and threatened their land, water, and very existence. In the process, they must face the personal costs of leadership, even as their own lives and identities are transformed by one of the great political and cultural events of the early 21st century. The women do not call themselves protesters. They see themselves as protectors.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Shannon Kring (Producer)
- Red Queen Media (Production Unit)
- Solar Films Inc. (Production Unit)
- Play Art Productions Finland (Production Unit)