Reply #19: Here's a documentary you might be interested in: [View All]

THE SAND CREEK MASSACRE is an examination of an open wound in the souls of the Cheyenne and Arapaho people as told from their perspective. On November 29, 1864, Colorado militia savagely slaughtered over 150 peace-seeking Cheyenne and Arapaho men, women, and children under the protection of the 1861 Treaty of Fort Wise. This act became known as the Sand Creek Massacre.

Centennial, Colorado Writer and Filmmaker Don Vasicek's documentary was named one of the best films of the year by the Philip S. Miller Library's Bull Theatre Film Project. This excellent film is an accurate examination of historical events and cultural affects on an entire nation of people. This film chronicles that horrific 19th century event and its affect on the 21st century struggle for respectful coexistence between white and Native American plains cultures. It is now available for educators, organizations, and individuals on DVD. 22 minutes.

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On October 27 the Bay Area United Against War will feature this film during the anti-war march that day.