
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007)
7.1/10
133 min
2007
en
Action
Drama
History
Western
Synopsis
In the 1880s, after the U. S. Army's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the government continues to push Sioux Indians off their land. In Washington, D.C., Senator Henry Dawes introduces legislation to protect Native Americans rights. In South Dakota, school teacher Elaine Goodale joins Sioux native and Western-educated Dr. Charles Eastman in working with tribe members. Meanwhile, Lakota Chief Sitting Bull refuses to give into mounting government pressures.—Jwelch5742
Cast
J.K. Simmons as James McLaughlin Shaun Johnston as Col. Nelson Miles Anna Paquin as Elaine Goodale Adam Beach as Charles Eastman