Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007)
The Epic Fall of the American Indian
Beginning just after the bloody Sioux victory over General Custer at Little Big Horn, the story is told through two unique perspectives: Charles Eastman, a young, white-educated Sioux doctor held up as living proof of the alleged success of assimilation, and Sitting Bull the proud Lakota chief whose tribe won the American Indians’ last major victory at Little Big Horn.
Director: Yves Simoneau
Genre: Western, Drama, History, TV Movie, War
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: May 27, 2007
Cast
- Anna Paquin - Elaine Goodale
- Chevez Ezaneh - Ohiyesa / Young Charles
- August Schellenberg - Sitting Bull
- Duane Howard - Uncle
- Aidan Quinn - Henry Dawes
- Colm Feore - General Sherman
- Fred Thompson - President Ulysses S. Grant
- Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse - One Bull
- Wayne Charles Baker - Jacob
- Brian Stollery - Bishop Whipple
Screenplay
- Dee Brown (Author)
- Daniel Giat (Screenplay)
- Dee Brown (Screenplay)
Music: George S. Clinton
Cinematography: David Franco
Editing: Michael Brown, Michael D. Ornstein
Production: Wolf Entertainment, Traveler's Rest Films, HBO Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
War Crimes and the Search for Justice, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
war crimes, mass murder, native american, native american attack, native american reservation, 19th century, indigenous peoples, assimilation, early america, wounded knee, wounded knee massacre
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee about?
- Beginning just after the bloody Sioux victory over General Custer at Little Big Horn, the story is told through two unique perspectives: Charles Eastman, a young, white-educated Sioux doctor held up as living proof of the alleged success of assimilation, and Sitting Bull the proud Lakota chief whose tribe won the American Indians’ last major victory at Little Big Horn.
- Who directed Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was directed by Yves Simoneau.
- Who stars in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee stars Anna Paquin, Chevez Ezaneh, August Schellenberg, Duane Howard, Aidan Quinn, Colm Feore.
- How long is Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is a Western, Drama, History, TV Movie, War film.
- Where was Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee produced?
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?
- The themes of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee include: War Crimes and the Search for Justice, Epic Historical Stories.