By: James Simon

James Simon — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:15:07 +0000

Donna, you might not think so highly of Dennis Banks after reading American Indian Mafia and its upcoming sequel. The author confronted Lynn Salt about Banks’ criminal history, including the secret murder of civil rights activist Ray Robinson at Wounded Knee, the murder of Buddy Lamont at Wounded Knee, and the ordered execution of Anna Mae Aquash in 1975. Banks allegedly shot Robinson in the knee and had his body buried. He allegedly had Buddy Lamont, a local Lakota, shot in the back during a fierce gun battle. And according to a growing number of Indians, Banks ordered Aquash’s murder after she was found “guilty” of being an FBI informant. She was never an informant. Salt had no response to these allegations other than to deny them. There’s also ample evidence that Banks has fathered over several dozen children out of wed lock, abandoning virtually all of them. There are allegations he bullied and threatened the real walkers in his most recent Longest Walk; either turn over donations to his thugs or get beat up. New evidence corroborates Dennis’ violence against women throughout his “career,” an aspect Salt and her friends were careful to avoid. In their rush to garner Hollywood attention, I’m afraid Miss Salt intentionally ignored key evidence that would have made her project a damning but factual account of a very troubled man. Most disturbing is how this film uses genuine Indian heroes and historical Indian struggles to elevate murderers and rapists to celebrity status. Shameful, to say the least. Expect to see a substantial challenge to this film’s veracity and historical accuracy in the near future.

By: Donna M

Donna M — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:00:02 +0000

I remember most of this as it was the era that I grew up in. The film brought to light things that I was totally unaware of. I am also a registered Native American for the Northwest Tribes, but grew up in California. I support 100% the force behind the A.I.M.. What is sad is that there are many other stories of the same abuse of the Native Americans that people have been shielded from. Some dating back to other governments in earlier times. High ranking military that refied what people said and challenged them to stop them. American Indians over the years have been lied to, framed, abused, just to name a few. I appreciate Lynn and David’s work on the documentary and hope there will be a sequel.
Thanks

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