The Great Indian Wars 1840-1890

The Great Indian Wars 1840-1890

Exciting Re-creations and Authentic Stills from Custer to Geronimo to Wounded Knee

NR 1991 · 96 min · ★ 6.7 · Documentary, Western, War

Documentation of the encroachment of European settlers upon Native American lands and the violent reaction of the Indians in their struggle to survive.

Written by Marlene Carabello

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