Summary Of A Good Day To Die

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Body: A Good Day to Die, Olivia Polos
Head: The film A Good Day to Die is a documentary following the life of Dennis Banks, a founder of the American Indian Movement (A.I.M.). The documentary begins with a synopsis of Banks early life, consisting of family life and boarding school. The film continues to follow Dennis Banks through his service in the military. After that, Dennis moved to Missouri. He was married and had 4 kids. Also, it explains how Banks turned to alcohol. This resulted in a crime of burglary, and Banks ending up in prison. While in jail, Banks said he had come to many realizations. Following this enlightening experience, Banks decided he needed to take a stand. This resulted in marches and confrontations regarding police brutality,

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