Selected Film

A history of conflict: Trump's impact on Native American communities | DW News

In his push to “make America great again,” President Trump has launched a sweeping crackdown on “illegal immigration.” But one unexpected community is caught in the crossfire: Native Americans. This 20-minute documentary takes you inside a reservation — among the most disadvantaged areas in the US — to show how Indigenous communities now face threats to birthright citizenship and basic rights. But why does Trump hold a grudge against the Native Americans? Could a vendetta be fueling his tensions with tribes today? Meanwhile, his proposed cuts to health and education programs have already deepened fears of erasure.

Duration: 00:19:41
Country of Origin: Germany, United States
Language: English


Director(s): Shristi Mangal Pal


Writer(s): Shristi Mangal Pal


Producer(s): Marc Dickgreber


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Other Credits: camera: Nils Hünerfürst; Editing: Sam Lichtman