Vow Of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae
EDITOR
• 4 part Documentary Series •
• EP: Ezra Edelman, Jake Gylenhaal •
• Director : Yvonne Russo •
Synopsis : The series investigates the 1975 murder of Indigenous activist Annie Mae Aquash, a killing that remained shrouded in fear and secrecy for decades. Drawing on rare archival footage, firsthand testimony, and newly uncovered evidence, the series reopens the case to expose the forces that silenced witnesses and delayed justice. As those closest to the story confront long-buried truths, the series reveals how a vow of silence allowed a murder to go unanswered for generations.
Key Wins & Honors
HUMANITAS Award : Winner, Docuseries, Single Episode - “Wounded Knee 1973”
FOCAL Award : Winner, Best Use of Footage in a History Production
FOCAL Award : Winner, Jury Award, Most Inspiring Use of Footage
Independent Spirit Award : Winner, Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series
Annie Mae Billboard, Sunset Blvd
Pilgrimage to Annie Mae’s Murder Site
Black stallion that followed me at the site. The spirit of Annie Mae.
