Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae is an American documentary series directed and produced by Yvonne Russo. It follows the life and murder of Anna Mae Aquash, a First Nations activist and Mi'kmaq tribal member from Nova Scotia, Canada who moved to Boston in 1962.
It premiered on November 26, 2024, on Hulu.
Premise
The film explores the life and murder of Annie Mae Aquash, who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1960s and 1970s, with her murder going unsolved for 30 years. It also explores politics in the 1970s, and chronicles a present-day investigation by Aquash's daughter.[1][2]
Production
In August 2022, it was announced Onyx Collective had greenlit a documentary series then titled Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash revolving around Anna Mae Aquash, with Yvonne Russo set to direct.[3] The series additionally received a grant from the International Documentary Association, and support from The Redford Center.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae". Hulu Publicity. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ Donnelly, Jim (November 18, 2024). "Watch 'Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae' Premiering Tuesday, November 26 on Hulu". ABC News. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (August 4, 2022). "Three Unscripted Series, Including Car Show From Swizz Beatz, Ordered by Disney's Onyx Collective". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash". International Documentary Association. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Untitled Annie Mae Aquash Documentary". Retrieved November 21, 2024.