
In the 1880s, after the U. S. Army's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the government continues to push Sioux Indians off their land. In Washington, D.C., Senator Henry Dawes introduces legislation to protect Native Americans rights. In South Dakota, school teacher Elaine Goodale joins Sioux native and Western-educated Dr. Charles Eastman in working with tribe members. Meanwhile, Lakota Chief Sitting Bull refuses to give into mounting government pressures.... (Full plot summary below)
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In the 1880s, after the U. S. Army's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the government continues to push Sioux Indians off their land. In Washington, D.C., Senator Henry Dawes introduces legislation to protect Native Americans rights. In South Dakota, school teacher Elaine Goodale joins Sioux native and Western-educated Dr. Charles Eastman in working with tribe members. Meanwhile, Lakota Chief Sitting Bull refuses to give into mounting government pressures.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzA finely photographed made for television feature movie. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatPowerful drama which charts the greed, racial hatred, violence, deception, and injustice heaped upon Native Americans. |
| User ReviewRyan Aits heart breaking what the white man has doe to all the native americans always wanting our lands for their own shellfish needs and prophets. |
| User ReviewMakayla Lthis film will make you furious and sad at the same time. Furious because you feel mad at the white people, and sad because you feel sorry for the Native Americans. |
| User ReviewGary Swell umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch......its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie....i think that aidan quinn, adam beach, anna paquin, colm feore, chevez ezaneh play good roles/parts thorughout this movie......i think that the director of this drama/romance/adventure/epic movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie......i think that this is a really powerful drama movie 2 watch with a good cast throughout this movie.....i think that this is a really sad movie but its a really powerful drama movie 2 watch |
| User ReviewJoel AThis movie seriously was as good as the book. Absolutely spectacular. And very well worth the watch!! |
| User ReviewMichael WThe true story of Wounded Knee where the 7th Cavalry caused, genocide to the Lakota people of Pine Ridge Reservation. This is a tragic story which is true and also a tragic tear jerker when you see the massacre being carried out! |
| User ReviewElina BVery emotional, well filmed, great actors. This movie affected me very much, perhaps it is not worth the 5 stars to everyone, but to me, it is. |
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| User ReviewRoger SI'll be honest, I cried more than a few times while watching this movie. I'm glad this movie did not sugar coat the story... I am Indian (Native), and I'm proud of that. |