THE SAND CREEK MASSACRE

THE SAND CREEK MASSACRE

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 troops savagely slaughtered over 165 peace-seeking Cheyenne and Arapaho babies, children, women, elders and persons with disabilities under its protection. 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 documentary presentation chronicles that horrific 19th century event and its effect on the 21st century struggle for respectful coexistence between white and native plains cultures.

COMPANY:  Olympus Films+, LLC
DIRECTOR:  Donald L. Vasicek
COPYRIGHT:  2006
RUN TIME:  22 minutes

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