20 Jan 2005
Trudell
A chronicle of legendary Native American poet/activist John Trudell's travels, spoken word performances, and politics.
G: Methamphetamine on the Navajo Nation
It explores the effect that methamphetamine has had on the Navajo Nation and interviews the people whose lives have been affected by the highly addictive drug.
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