The Return of Navajo Boy
Jan 28, 2000 · 52m
Director
Jeff SpitzOverview
An official selection of the Sundance Film Festival and PBS, The Return of Navajo Boy is an internationally acclaimed documentary that reunited a Navajo family and triggered a federal investigation into uranium contamination. It tells the story of Elsie Mae Begay, whose history in pictures reveals an incredible and ongoing struggle for environmental justice. A powerful new epilogue (produced in 2008) shows how the film and Groundswell Educational Films outreach campaign create news and rally supporters including Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA). The Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform mandated a clean-up plan by the five agencies responsible for uranium contamination. Ironically, the US EPA's Comprehensive Five-Year Plan did not include Ms. Begay's backyard, until she travelled with this film to Washington, DC and screened it on Capitol Hill in September, 2008.
Cast of The Return of Navajo Boy
Crew of The Return of Navajo Boy
About The Return of Navajo Boy
What is The Return of Navajo Boy about?
An official selection of the Sundance Film Festival and PBS, The Return of Navajo Boy is an internationally acclaimed documentary that reunited a Navajo family and triggered a federal investigation into uranium contamination. It tells the story of Elsie Mae Begay, whose history in pictures reveals an incredible and ongoing struggle for environmental justice. A powerful new epilogue (produced in…
When was The Return of Navajo Boy released?
The Return of Navajo Boy was released on January 28, 2000.
Where can I watch The Return of Navajo Boy?
The Return of Navajo Boy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Return of Navajo Boy?
The Return of Navajo Boy runs 52 minutes.
Who directed The Return of Navajo Boy?
The Return of Navajo Boy was directed by Jeff Spitz.
Who is in the cast of The Return of Navajo Boy?
The cast of The Return of Navajo Boy includes Lorenzo Begay (narrator), Elsie Mae Cly Begay (Self), Bill Kennedy (Self) and John Wayne Cly (Self).
Is The Return of Navajo Boy on Netflix?
No, The Return of Navajo Boy is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.