The Trail of Tears [videorecording] : Cherokee legacy / Rich-Heape Films, Inc. in association with the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians ; director, Chip Richie ; producers, Chip Richie & Steven R. Heape ; writer, Daniel Blake Smith.
Documents the forced removal in 1838 of the Cherokee Nation from the southeastern United States to Oklahoma. Shows the suffering endured by the Cherokees as they lost their land and the difficult conditions they endured on the trail. Describes how thousands of Cherokees died during the Trail of Tears, nearly a quarter of the nation, including most of their children and elders.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (115 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Director's cut.
- Publisher: Dallas, TX : Rich-Heape Films, [2006].
- Copyright: ©2006
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Widescreen format. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Pre-1800's -- Sequoyah/the phoenix -- Cherokee government -- Jackson's policies -- Eve of removal -- Tradgedy [i.e. tragedy] of removal -- Removal camps -- Life on the trail -- Tradgedy [i.e. tragedy] of the trail -- Aftermath. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Bob Tullier ; editor, Michael Losurdo, Jr. ; score, James Neel ; music contributed by Walela. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Narrator, James Earl Jones ; host, Wes Studi ; celebrity voices, James Garner, Crystal Gayle, John Buttrum, Douglas Wilder. |
| Target Audience Note: | Adults. |
| System Details Note: | DVD. |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned. Primarily in English; some segments in Native American language with English subtitles. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Cherokee Indians > Government relations. Cherokee Indians > History. Cherokee Indians > Relocation. Trail of Tears, 1838-1839. North Caroliniana. |
Available copies
- 9 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | 975.004 1-DVD TRA (Text) | 30229100948172 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
