new DVD found - Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy

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:hi: friends.

I just obtained a copy of this DVD that I believe must have been released not long ago. It is packed full of great information (in fact, I had to watch it twice as there are so many details and so much information). I need to watch it again in fact. It runs 115 minutes.

I got it from Amazon.com but I've seen it sold on eBay as well.

In any event, it gives a concise description of how the Trail of Tears came to be and it's outcome in today's world.

I would really recommend it to any one that thinks they are from the region in the USA that the Cherokee once lived (they ceded just about all of their lands and they held much at one time) or anyone that is interested in this aspect of Indian history (the Trail of Tears happened in the summer of 1838; well the worst part of it anyway).

Anyway, just thought I'd pass this information along.

The film was produced by a Native American film company called RICH-HEAPE FILMS, INC.

It is my understanding that this company is run by members of the Cherokee tribe.

All for now everyone.

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1. thanks for the info

finding decent movies/documentaries on american indians is hard at times...:)

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2. I see that Amazon.com just jacked the price up

Luckily I bought another copy of this to mail to an elder of the Cherokee tribe as a gift (I spoke to him over the phone for over an hour and wow, what a lot of great info. he had to tell along with an invite to Tennessee to visit him for a "grand tour" as he said).

I'm sure you will like this film. I need to watch it again and I just ordered the "The Writings of Elias Boudinot". I'm finding this to be fascinating research as I go along with it. I'm also finding out more about myself with every day that passes too! :D

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3. link to this ...

<snip>Indians, Historians, Celebrities Recount Shameful Era
In New Documentary: ‘Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy’

DALLAS (March 13, 2006) – Rich-Heape Films, Inc., a Dallas-based Native American-owned corporation, released this month “The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy.” The two-hour, high-definition feature documents the forced removal in 1838 of the Cherokee Nation from the southeastern United States to Oklahoma.

Wes Studi, the best known Cherokee actor, presents the documentary film, speaking on camera in his native tongue (with subtitles). Noted actor James Earl Jones, who is of blended African and Cherokee heritage, narrates in his customary and convincing tones. They are supported by the celebrity voices of actor James Garner, singer Crystal Gayle, actor John Buttram and former Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder reading diary excerpts, and a host of historical experts from major universities.

“Uniquely, a Cherokee is recounting this shameful chapter in American history,” said Steven R. Heape, Executive Producer and a Citizen of the Cherokee Nation. “This is no ‘Hollywoodization’ of an American holocaust. The Trail of Tears actually drove the Five Civilized Tribes – Cherokee, Choctaw, Seminole, Chickasaw and Muscogee Creek – from their native lands.”

Heape and his partner, Chip Richie, who co-produced and directed the film, spent seven years researching and developing the story. It took another three years to raise funding to produce the stunning visual chronicle of an event often referred to as “America’s darkest hour.” <snip>

http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/

Glad to see this film got a good review. Wes Studi, the Cherokee man that speaks Cherokee in the film does a beautiful job of presenting the Cherokee language. It is indeed a beautiful language to listen to.

Again, I'd really recommend this film. It is ironic to say the least at this point in time.

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4. I've bookmarked this page, I need to show this to my wife

and I know what you mean about hearing their native language...my mother in law, and her aunts all speak cherokee fluently...it was their first language, but on the other hand, I don't know if they are talking smack about me! And knowing them, they probably do that a lot!...:rofl:

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5. lol!

My grandmother also spoke fluent Cherokee. However, she only spoke it when her "white" husband was not around. She used to swear in Cherokee is what my mother told me. Sadly, my mother didn't remember a lot of the language, but she sure knew when her mother was mad - she'd start swearing in Cherokee! :rofl: :D