Who Controls the Land (2018)

Bears Ears National Monument and the Fight for Native American Equality

Native American actor Martin Sensmeier travels to San Juan County, Utah, to investigate the controversy over the Bears Ears National Monument. While there, he learns how the fight over the monument is just one more battle in a long-running war between the county's Native American citizens and their Mormon neighbors over who will control the future of the county. His journey reveals how voting rights denied by the Mormons have led to the marginalization of their Native neighbors and learns about the long history of looting of sacred archeological sites in the county.

Director: Lucian Read, Sterlin Harjo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Who Controls the Land about?
Native American actor Martin Sensmeier travels to San Juan County, Utah, to investigate the controversy over the Bears Ears National Monument. While there, he learns how the fight over the monument is just one more battle in a long-running war between the county's Native American citizens and their Mormon neighbors over who will control the future of the county. His journey reveals how voting rights denied by the Mormons have led to the marginalization of their Native neighbors and learns about the long history of looting of sacred archeological sites in the county.
Who directed Who Controls the Land?
Who Controls the Land was directed by Lucian Read, Sterlin Harjo.
Who stars in Who Controls the Land?
Who Controls the Land stars Lucian Read, Sterlin Harjo, Angelo Baca, Jacqueline Keeler, Jonah Yellowman, Mark Maryboy.
How long is Who Controls the Land?
Who Controls the Land has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is Who Controls the Land?
Who Controls the Land is a Documentary film.