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Taking Alcatraz

201540mNRMovieDocumentary

A documentary account by award-winning filmmaker John Ferry of the events that led up to the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island as told by principal organizer, Adam Fortunate Eagle. The story unfolds through Fortunate Eagle's remembrances, archival newsreel footage and photographs.

DirectorJohn Ferry
WriterGrace De Soto
ProducerJohn Ferry

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 3 other countries

Taking Alcatraz isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Guernsey, United Kingdom, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Ferry

AE
Adam Fortunate Eagle
Self
JTJohn Trudell
John Trudell
Self (archive footage)
LM
LaNada Means
Self (archive footage)
EL
Earl Livermore
Self (archive footage)
SL
Stella Leach
Self (archive footage)

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Taking Alcatraz — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Taking Alcatraz?

Taking Alcatraz isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United Kingdom, Guernsey and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Taking Alcatraz on Netflix?

No, Taking Alcatraz is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Taking Alcatraz on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Taking Alcatraz isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Taking Alcatraz for free?

Taking Alcatraz isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Taking Alcatraz?

Taking Alcatraz hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 20, 2015. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.