Standing Bear

A solemn, dignified historical drama that carries its grief and moral urgency with quiet resolve rather than spectacle.

Directed by

Andrew Troy, Jim Sheridan

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Chaske Spencer

Tagline

A journey for justice. He inspired a nation.

Overview

A depiction of the Ponca’s “Trail of Tears” march that led to the 1879 landmark trial of Standing Bear vs. the United States of America. This mostly unknown legal case helped all Native Americans to be considered “human beings” under the law, also setting legal precedent for many future civil rights matters within the U.S. courts.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, race, survival, grief

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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