Scene from the movie Cowboy & Indians: The JJ Harper Story - Adam Beach as JJ Harper with Eric Schweig & Gordon TootoosisisBased on the true story of J.J. Harper, a First Nations leader, who was shot and killed by Winnipeg Police Constable Robert Cross on his way home one snowy night in in 1988. As the guilt-ridden Cross descends into madness, J.J. Harper's brother, Harry Wood, supported by native leaders; cries out for justice through legal channels. The police close ranks to ensure that Cross is never prosecuted for the crime.The anniversary of JJ Harper's death is commemorated each year in Manitoba as Aboriginal Justice Awareness Day.His death and our loss, created the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry Report. More then 12 years after the AJI Report, Natives still make up 70% of inmates in Manitoba jails, yet represent only 15% of the population.www.adambeach.info
