Dakota 38 (2012)

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In the spring of 2005, Jim Miller, a Native spiritual leader and Vietnam veteran, found himself in a dream riding on horseback across the great plains of South Dakota. Just before he awoke, he arrived at a riverbank in Minnesota and saw 38 of his Dakota ancestors hanged. At the time, Jim knew nothing of the largest mass execution in United States history, ordered by Abraham Lincoln on December 26, 1862. Now, four years later, embracing the message of the dream, Jim and a group of riders retrace the 330-mile route of his dream on horseback from Lower Brule, South Dakota to Mankato, Minnesota to arrive at the hanging site on the anniversary of the execution. This is the story of their journey - the blizzards they endure, the Native and Non-Native communities that house and feed them along the way, and the dark history they are beginning to wipe away.

Director: Silas Hagerty
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 118 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15,699
Original Language: en

Keywords

horseback riding, dakota, native american, healing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dakota 38 about?
In the spring of 2005, Jim Miller, a Native spiritual leader and Vietnam veteran, found himself in a dream riding on horseback across the great plains of South Dakota. Just before he awoke, he arrived at a riverbank in Minnesota and saw 38 of his Dakota ancestors hanged. At the time, Jim knew nothing of the largest mass execution in United States history, ordered by Abraham Lincoln on December 26, 1862. Now, four years later, embracing the message of the dream, Jim and a group of riders retrace the 330-mile route of his dream on horseback from Lower Brule, South Dakota to Mankato, Minnesota to arrive at the hanging site on the anniversary of the execution. This is the story of their journey - the blizzards they endure, the Native and Non-Native communities that house and feed them along the way, and the dark history they are beginning to wipe away.
Who directed Dakota 38?
Dakota 38 was directed by Silas Hagerty.
Who stars in Dakota 38?
Dakota 38 stars Jim Miller.
How long is Dakota 38?
Dakota 38 has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Dakota 38?
Dakota 38 is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Dakota 38?
Dakota 38 had a budget of $15,699.
Where was Dakota 38 produced?
Dakota 38 was produced in United States of America.