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The Warrior Tradition

201955mNRMovieDocumentary

The astonishing, heartbreaking, inspiring, and largely-untold story of Native Americans in the United States military. Why do they do it? Why would Indian men and women put their lives on the line for the very government that took their homelands?

DirectorLawrence Hott
WriterKen Chowder

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Which OTT platform streams The Warrior Tradition?

The Warrior Tradition is streaming on PBS Documentaries, Kanopy and WETA+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Warrior Tradition on Netflix?

No, The Warrior Tradition is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

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The Warrior Tradition isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Warrior Tradition is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and WETA+ in United States.