The Dakota Conflict (1993)

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In 1862, when Minnesota was still a young state, the people of the Eastern Dakota Nation had been relegated to a reservation on a narrow strip of land along the Minnesota River. Times were hard and Dakota families went hungry. When the U.S. government broke its promises and failed to send treaty payments, some of the Dakota went to war against the white settlers. Many Dakota did not join in, choosing to aid and protect settlers instead. The fighting lasted six weeks and many people on both sides were killed or fled the state. 1600 Dakota were imprisoned in a camp below Fort Snelling in present day Minneapolis. Dakota men were tried in a military court and on December 26, 1862, thirty-eight were hanged in Mankato in the largest mass execution in U.S. history.

Director: Kristian Berg
Genre: TV Movie, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: Video Finders, PBS, Twin Cities Public Television
Country: United States of America
Budget: $150,000
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kristian Berg
More Films in Genre: TV Movie, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dakota Conflict about?
In 1862, when Minnesota was still a young state, the people of the Eastern Dakota Nation had been relegated to a reservation on a narrow strip of land along the Minnesota River. Times were hard and Dakota families went hungry. When the U.S. government broke its promises and failed to send treaty payments, some of the Dakota went to war against the white settlers. Many Dakota did not join in, choosing to aid and protect settlers instead. The fighting lasted six weeks and many people on both sides were killed or fled the state. 1600 Dakota were imprisoned in a camp below Fort Snelling in present day Minneapolis. Dakota men were tried in a military court and on December 26, 1862, thirty-eight were hanged in Mankato in the largest mass execution in U.S. history.
Who directed The Dakota Conflict?
The Dakota Conflict was directed by Kristian Berg.
Who stars in The Dakota Conflict?
The Dakota Conflict stars Garrison Keillor, Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman, Sally Wingert, James Stonewell, Kevin Kling, Kristian Berg.
How long is The Dakota Conflict?
The Dakota Conflict has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Dakota Conflict?
The Dakota Conflict is a TV Movie, Documentary film.
What is the budget of The Dakota Conflict?
The Dakota Conflict had a budget of $150,000.
Where was The Dakota Conflict produced?
The Dakota Conflict was produced in United States of America.