Director Yves Simoneau explores the plight of the American Indian in the later half of the 19th century in this docudrama exploring the effects of westward expansion and based on the book by Dee Brown.
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 (Aidan Quinn) introduces legislation to protect Native Americans rights. In South Dakota, schoolteacher Elaine Goodale (Anna Paquin) 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.
Set in the Victorian era.
Starring Anna Paquin, Chevez Ezaneh, August Schellenberg, Duane Howard, Aidan Quinn, Colm Feore, Fred Dalton Thompson, Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, Wayne Charles Baker, Brian Stollery, Shaun Johnston, Gordon Tootoosis, Billy Merasty, Morris Birdyellowhead, Eddie Spears, Holly Bird, Sean Wei Mah, Star Birdyellowhead, Eric Schweig, Jayson Therrien.
Not rated, but Common Sense Media suggests it may be appropriate for ages 14+ – there is considerable violence.