The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy
Rich-Heape Films, Inc ——— $99.00 DVD
115 minutes, Release date: 2006, Closed-captioned, Color, Rated G.

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“Trail of Tears Cherokee Legacy” explores America’s darkest period: President Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma in 1838. Nearly a quarter of the Cherokee National died during the Trail of Tears, arriving in Indian Territory with few elders and even fewer children. Presented by Wes Studi and narrated by James Earl Jones, “Trail of Tears Cherokee Legacy” has already captured an impressive array of awards, including:
Silver World Medal for History, New York Festivals 2007 Silver Film Award, Telly Awards 2007 Best Documentary, American Indian Film Festival 2006 Founder’s Award, International Cherokee Film Festival 2006, Best Documentary DeadCenter Film Festiva, Best Feature Documentary Native American Music Awards, Platinum Best of Show Aurora Awards, Winner AEGIS Awards

Curriculum Applications: 3rd-8th Grade Social Studies

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