Jesse Short Bull and David France's documentary tells Peltier's story all the way through President Joe Biden's commutation.

The ailing Native American rights activist has been in prison for nearly 50 years after the U.S. government lied to put him there.

In one of his last official acts before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden released Leonard Peltier from prison. The action is an extraordinary move that ends a decades-long push by ...

“The President is commuting the life sentence imposed on Leonard Peltier so that he serves the remainder of his sentence in home confinement,” according to the White House statement.

Peltier was acquitted of the charge in 1978. In one of his last official acts before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden released Leonard Peltier from prison. The action is an ...

The White House said Peltier, who is now 80 and of declining health ... FILE - Marchers carry a large painting of jailed American Indian Leonard Peltier during a march on the National Day of Mourning ...

The commutation will allow Peltier, who has long maintained his innocence in the killing of two FBI agents, to spend his remaining days in home confinement.

Jesse Short Bull and David France's documentary tells Peltier's story all the way through ... had to know was a possibility with Biden’s White House tenure coming to an end.

“The President is commuting the life sentence imposed on Leonard Peltier so that he serves the ... The commutation is distinct from a pardon, and the White House’s statement treats Peltier as guilty ...

as they depart the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, enroute to the Capitol. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) FILE - American Indian activist Leonard Peltier speaks during an interview at ...

Peltier, who has suffered ongoing health problems, will be allowed to live out his life at home, according to a statement issued by the White House. “The President is commuting the life sentence ...

Peltier is expected to be released from U.S. Penitentiary Federal Correctional Complex in Coleman, Florida, in mid-February.