The struggles faced by Native Americans between Custer's defeat at Little Big Horn in 1876 and the massacre of 300 Sioux at Wounded Knee in 1890 is the subject of HBO's powerful drama. As Senator Henry Dawes (Aidan Quinn) drafts an idealistic plan of assimilation, a mixed-breed Sioux doctor (Adam Beach) and his wife (Anna Paquin) strive to improve conditions on the reservation, and Lakota chief Sitting Bull (August Schellenberg) proudly refuses to abide by U.S. government policy. 132 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; featurette; interviews; photo gallery; more. Two-disc set.

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Category:: Historical & War
Director:: Yves Simoneau
Rated:: NR
Color:: Color
Format:: Widescreen
Closed Captioned:: Yes; Cast: Aidan Quinn, August Schellenberg, Anna Paquin, Adam Beach, J. K. Simmons, Wes Studi, Fred Dalton Thompson, Eric Schweig, Colm Feore, Gordon Tootoosis, Chevez Ezaneh, Shaun Johnston, Wayne Baker, Eddie Spears, Lee Tergesen, Brian Stollery, Morris Birdyyellowhead, Patrick St. Esprit, Michelle Thrush, Tom Carey, Jim Rattai, Hrothgar Mathews, Jonathon Brewer, Marty Antonini, Jimmy Herman

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