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A 1970 non-fiction book by Dee Brown that covers the history of Native Americans in the American West in the late nineteenth century. The book expresses a critical view of the US expansionism and its effects on the Native American culture, religion, and way of life.
- Dee Alexander Brown
- 1970
A historical drama based on the book by Dee Brown, depicting the conflict between the U.S. government and the Sioux Indians in the 1880s. The movie features Aidan Quinn, Adam Beach, Anna Paquin and other stars, and won six Primetime Emmys.
- (7.6K)
- Drama, History, Western
- Yves Simoneau
- 2007-05-27
A 2007 HBO film based on Dee Brown's book about the history of Native Americans in the 1860s and 1870s. It follows the lives of four characters: Charles Eastman, Sitting Bull, Henry L. Dawes, and Red Cloud.
AwardYearCategoryNominee (s)2007Outstanding Achievement in Casting – TV ...René Haynes2007Kevin O’Connor2007Michael OrnsteinOnline Film & Television Association ...2007Best Motion PictureBest Motion Picture- Western Historical Drama
May 15, 2007 · A bestselling account of the crimes against American Indians in the 19th century, based on council records, autobiographies, and firsthand descriptions. Learn about the battles, massacres, and broken treaties that stripped the tribes of their freedom and land.
- Dee Alexander Brown
- $13.59
- Holt Paperbacks
LitCharts offers a comprehensive guide to Dee Brown's history of the American West, covering plot summary, themes, quotes, characters, symbols, and more. Learn about the Native American resistance to white imperialism and the Wounded Knee Massacre.
A nonfiction novel by Dee Brown that examines the history of race relations between whites and Native Americans in the American West. The book covers the battles, massacres, and treaties that shaped the fate of various Indian tribes, such as the Navajo, Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho.
How did Dee Brown's 1970 book expose the genocide of Native Americans in the 19th century? How does it hold up today? Read an interview with GW history professor David Silverman on the book's impact and challenges.
