Shinnecock Elder and Activist Margo Thunderbird Featured Prominently in New Hulu Docuseries - 27 East

Shinnecock Elder and Activist Margo Thunderbird Featured Prominently in New Hulu Docuseries

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Annie Mae Aquash and her daughter, Denise Pictou Maloney. COURTESY HULU

Annie Mae Aquash and her daughter, Denise Pictou Maloney. COURTESY HULU

The four-part documentary,

The four-part documentary, "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae," premieres on Hulu on November 26 and examines the life and death of American Indian Movement activist Annie Mae Aquash, whose murder went unsolved for 30 years. Shinnecock resident Margo Thunderbird, who died last month, was a friend of Annie Mae and is featured in the documentary series. COURTESY HULU

The four-part documentary,

The four-part documentary, "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae," premieres on Hulu on November 26 and examines the life and death of American Indian Movement activist Annie Mae Aquash, whose murder went unsolved for 30 years. Shinnecock resident Margo Thunderbird, who died last month, was a friend of Annie Mae and is featured in the documentary series. COURTESY HULU

Annie Mae Aquash was a big part of the American Indian Movement in the 1970s, and her murder went unsolved for decades. COURTESY HULU

Annie Mae Aquash was a big part of the American Indian Movement in the 1970s, and her murder went unsolved for decades. COURTESY HULU

Annie Mae Aquash was a big part of the American Indian Movement in the 1970s, and her murder went unsolved for decades. COURTESY HULU

Annie Mae Aquash was a big part of the American Indian Movement in the 1970s, and her murder went unsolved for decades. COURTESY HULU

Executive Producer Amy Kaufman

Executive Producer Amy Kaufman

Executive Producer Caroline Waterlow

Executive Producer Caroline Waterlow

Producer/director Yvonne Russo

Producer/director Yvonne Russo

Margo Thunderbird in 2023.   PHILLIP LEHANS

Margo Thunderbird in 2023. PHILLIP LEHANS

authorCailin Riley on Nov 26, 2024
There is a moment in the four-part documentary “Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae” when Joy Harjo, the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States and a member... more

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