Akicita: The Battle of Standing Rock

Native activist and filmmaker Cody Lucich captures the electric spirit of Standing Rock from the epicenter. From the initial gathering days on the Standing Rock reservation, the movement grew to thousands of water protectors, living in a protest camp and resisting construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Akicita: The Battle of Standing Rock focuses on the voices of young Native warriors who stepped up to lead the charge, expressing the beats of the movement from every front - confrontations with the police, the vibrant daily customs of the camp, and more. Through the eyes of the young Native protesters, the struggle feels deeply personal. (Sundance Film Festival)