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Inspired by the best-selling book by Dee Brown, Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee tells the tragic and powerful story of the subjugation and cultural extermination of the American Indian. Beginning just after the bloody Sioux victory over General Custer at Little Big Horn, the story culminates in the massacre at Wounded Knee. The story is told through two unique perspectives: Charles Eastman (Adam Beach, Flags of Our Fathers), a young, white-educated Sioux doctor held up as living proof of the alleged success of assimilation, and Sitting Bull (August Schellenberg, The New World), the proud Lakota chief whose tribe won the American Indians’ last major victory at Little Big Horn.
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Golden Globe nominated, Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee follows in the footsteps of fellow high-quality HBO productions such as Deadwood. The action begins at Little Big Horn with the Sioux triumph over General Custer, and then continues by following three key figures from the battle.
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108 of 111 people found the following review helpful
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Coming from a Lakota Indian; Dee Brown was not Lakota nor was he from my homeland. That being said, from someone who's ancestors was there, this movie hit pretty close to home. Yes, the film makers added a little here and there but that is the case with ANY historical based movie.
Remember there is two sides to this story; the Americans and the Red Race, what you read and see is not always the truth. I think we Indians know our history better then anyone else. I abhor anyone trying to tell me what did and did not happened if they were not raised in our culture and by our elders which know our history by heart! And I am sorry to tell the other reviewers who think they know Lakota history; Sitting Bull as MANY Siouxian leaders did in fact whip and punish their people when they broke the tribal law. If a woman cheated she got her nose cut off... if a warrior stole a horse he was executed and so on. We did a lot of "brutal" things in the white man's eyes but in our eyes it was the Red Way. When the soldiers burnt our homes and murdered our children, our warriors lashed back by torturing settlers, gang raping women, and abducting white children and raising them to kill their own. It is not pretty for the faint but we survived and this DVD is small collection of our story.
If you want a TRUE Indian read try The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge: A Lakota Odyssey by Joe Starita or any novel by Joseph Marshall, a real Lakota. Also Into the West is a great historical movie about our history. For documentary try We Shall Remain and The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy.
Remember there is two sides to this story; the Americans and the Red Race, what you read and see is not always the truth. I think we Indians know our history better then anyone else. I abhor anyone trying to tell me what did and did not happened if they were not raised in our culture and by our elders which know our history by heart! And I am sorry to tell the other reviewers who think they know Lakota history; Sitting Bull as MANY Siouxian leaders did in fact whip and punish their people when they broke the tribal law. If a woman cheated she got her nose cut off... if a warrior stole a horse he was executed and so on. We did a lot of "brutal" things in the white man's eyes but in our eyes it was the Red Way. When the soldiers burnt our homes and murdered our children, our warriors lashed back by torturing settlers, gang raping women, and abducting white children and raising them to kill their own. It is not pretty for the faint but we survived and this DVD is small collection of our story.
If you want a TRUE Indian read try The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge: A Lakota Odyssey by Joe Starita or any novel by Joseph Marshall, a real Lakota. Also Into the West is a great historical movie about our history. For documentary try We Shall Remain and The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy.
117 of 126 people found the following review helpful
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I was hugely disappointed with this film. I've read the book many years ago and have recommended it to everyone I know. I've had to rebuy the book many times, as I've foolishly lent it out and never got it back. As for the movie, I cannot see the link with the book. It is also totally inaccurate. The movie starts with US cavalry attacking the camp site - they never made it that far at Big Horn, didn't even make it across the river. Eastman was never at it. He wasn't even Dawes right hand man. Sitting Bull never lashed his men. He also surrendered at Ft. Buford and not at Standing Rock. My biggest disappointment was that the Massacre of Wounded Knee was like an afterthought, as if the director finished filming and thought 'Ooops, we forgot Wounded Knee!' Nearly forgot to mention that the movie also gives you the impression that Sitting Bull died on the same day as the Wounded Knee Massacre. Sitting Bull was killed Dec 15 and the massacre occured 2 weeks later on the 29th.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This marvellous HBO feature has sneaked out onto R2 DVD almost unnoticed. This is a pity because it is a quite excellent film which depicts the tragic treatment of the native Indian Americans forced onto reservations in the 1870's. As such the overall story told is not dissimilar to that depicted in the equally engaging `Geronimo - An American Legend'. Eagle eyed viewers will spot the star of that film (Wes Studi) in a bit part in this feature, which centres on three main characters: a Senator trying to do his best for the Indians under the circumstances, a young native he has taken under his wing and who later returns as a Doctor to witness the reservation debacle for himself, and Sitting Bull - the last of the great native indian chiefs to surrender. The acting is first class throughout, particularly from the three lead actors. The widescreen transfer and sound are excellent and the film also has an endearing, atmospheric soundtrack. A must have for any fan of the western genre and particularly for lovers of those features which contain more fact than fiction. Extras are sparse but include two commentaries. Recommended viewing.
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never forget.
This product is a must see DVD, for all who are interested in Native American history, it is hard to realize that what one is watching really happened, .
Published 2 months ago by Vincent O'flynn
buy the book
This film is as good ( or as bad ) as an average western. If you are looking for something that is going to educate or enlighten you regarding the plight of the native American,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by dee
bury my heart in wounded knee
yet another film that portrade the attitued towards the native american indian and the taking of there land and selling it back to them for what it is shamefull to think that they... Read more
Published 4 months ago by kevin wood
Honest
though a it slow, it is an attempt at showing events from a neutral point of view. The character of Sitting bull is its strong point, while Red Cloud is not depicted in a... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Danilo Planetta
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Published 18 months ago by Mr. D. Rowland
Bury my hearty at wounded knee
Just what we wanted which arrived on schedule, quite good in sticking to the facts
Published 20 months ago by D. Andrew Allen
Can you bear the truth?
They never taught us this in school or we may have been ashamed. This movie is a must see for anyone interested in Native American History!
Published 20 months ago by Poet Of Light
A sombre and poignant account of final days of the native American...
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Published 23 months ago by Ernie
bury my heart at wouded knee
Highly recommended. A true history well done. If you like this, read the book, see my review of the book.
Published on 29 April 2010 by not my real name
Almost as good as being there yourself
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