The Trail Of Tears - DVD
$35.00
The Trail Of Tears - This deeply moving, high-definition feature DVD documents the forced removal in 1838 of the Cherokee Nation from the southeastern United States to Oklahoma. The Jacksonian policy of removal led to a brutal, cross-country trek in which nearly a quarter of the tribal citizens died from hunger, exposure, disease and sheer exhaustion.
Wes Studi, the well-known Cherokee actor (Last of the Mohicans), 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 provides the narration. They are supported by the celebrity voices of actor James Garner, singer Crystal Gayle, actor John Buttram and former Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder reading original diary excerpts, while a host of historical experts from major universities provide commentary. (115 Minutes).
Wes Studi, the well-known Cherokee actor (Last of the Mohicans), 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 provides the narration. They are supported by the celebrity voices of actor James Garner, singer Crystal Gayle, actor John Buttram and former Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder reading original diary excerpts, while a host of historical experts from major universities provide commentary. (115 Minutes).
