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Dennis Banks

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Dennis Banks

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Apr 12, 1937 (89 years old)

Place of Birth

Leech Lake Indian Reservation, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Dennis Banks (1937-2007) was an Ojibwe Native American activist, teacher, and author. He was a longtime leader of the American Indian Movement (AIM), which he co-founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1968 to represent urban Indians.

Known For

Acting
2024Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie MaeSelf - AIM Co-Founder (archive footage)
2011California IndianHimself
2010A Good Day to DieSelf - Co-Founder, American Indian Movement; Ojibwa
2008Older Than AmericaPete Goodfeather
1999Making a Noise: A Native American Musical Journey with Robbie RobertsonSelf - AIM leader (archive footage)
1996All Power to the People!Self (archive footage)
1992The Last of the MohicansOngewasgone
1992Incident at OglalaSelf - Co-Founder American Indian Movement
1992ThunderheartSelf
1991Warrior: The Life of Leonard PeltierSelf - American Indian Movement
1988War PartyBen Crowkiller
1985Broken RainbowSelf - American Indian Movement