Examining the murder of First Nations activist Annie Mae Aquash, Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae is a four-part documentary series helmed by director Yvonne Russo. The docu-series takes a deep deep dive into Annie Mae’s story, who was found dead by the side of State Road 73, about 10 miles from Wanblee, South Dakota, after the snow melted in February, revealing her remains.

Release Date

Directed by Yvonne Russo, Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae streams on Hulu on November 26, 2024.

Synopsis

This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash – a Mi’kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s and whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years. Set between the sweeping landscape of American politics in the volatile 70s and the present-day investigation by Annie Mae’s daughter to uncover secrets from the past, this is a fascinating story of murder, intrigue, love, and betrayal that contextualizes Annie Mae’s story within the larger story of the struggle of Native and First Nations women in their own communities that continues even today.

Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae.