American Experience: Custer's Last Stand

George Armstrong Custer was a cavalry officer with a reputation for bravery; Plains Indians leader Sitting Bull inspired his many followers. When these two larger-than-life figures met on the Little Bighorn battlefield in 1876, an unforgettable chapter of the "American Experience" was written. This episode of the PBS series revisits the epic confrontation, from Custer's Gettysburg charge to his death, and the role his wife played in securing his reputation. 120 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH).