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As Long as the Rivers Run

As Long as the Rivers Run

Genres

Documentary

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Examines the violence and civil disobedience leading up to the hallmark decision in U.S. v. Washington, with particular reference to the Nisqually Indians of Frank's Landing in Washington.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1971

Country

United States of America

Cast

Semu Haute

Semu Haute

Narrator (voice)

Willie Frank Sr.

Willie Frank Sr.

Self (as Bill Frank)

Valerie Frank

Valerie Frank

Self

Maiselle Bridges

Maiselle Bridges

Self

Al Bridges

Al Bridges

Self

Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory

Self

Dan Hauser

Dan Hauser

Self

Buffy Sainte-Marie

Buffy Sainte-Marie

Self

Hank Adams

Hank Adams

Self

Billy Frank Jr.

Billy Frank Jr.

Self

Suzette Bridges

Suzette Bridges

Self

Sid Mills

Sid Mills

Self

Norma Frank

Norma Frank

Self

John Vigil

John Vigil

Self

Florence Harnden

Florence Harnden

Self - Muckleshoot Tribe

Leo LeClair

Leo LeClair

Self - Muckleshoot Tribe

Alison Frank

Alison Frank

Self

Bernie Whitebear

Bernie Whitebear

Self

Henry 'Scoop' Jackson

Henry 'Scoop' Jackson

Self - Senator

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