Cherokee legacy is a 2006 documentary by richheape films. It presents the history of the forcible removal and relocation of cherokee people from southeastern states of the united states to territories west of the mississippi river, particularly to the indian territory in the future oklahoma. During the forced march, over 4,000 of the 15,000 indians died of hunger, disease, cold, and exhaustion. He also wrote two prizewinning documentaries both narrated by film star james earl jones about native american life. Watch this short video with cherokee writer shane smith.
Indian removal and trail of tears map land occupied by southeastern tribes, 1820s. Visit the trail of tears online to see a painting by robert lindneux that commemorates the suffering of the cherokee people during their forced march. Nearly a quarter of the cherokee died during the trail of tears. Voted the best documentary of 2006 by the american indian film institute, chip richies detailed account of the events that unfolded following. The trail of tears was a series of forced relocations of approximately 60,000 native americans in the united states from their ancestral homelands in the southeastern united states, to areas to the west of the mississippi river that had been designated as indian territory. The trail of tears cherokee legacy, narrated by james earl jones and featuring wes studi who speaks his native cherokee in the film, with english subtitles, explores one of americas darkest periods. He shares how this film came to be, while a narrator with video clips gives the viewer snippets of the trail of tears story 1. Commemorating the 17 cherokee detachments the trail encompasses about 2,200 miles of land and water routes, and traverses portions of nine states. Planning the trail of tears the forced relocation of thousands of native americans in the 1830s is taught in most. The entrance to the cherokee removal memorial park near blythes ferry, one of the trail s departure points. Cherokee legacy is strongly recommended for its informative and tactful presentation of such a tragic and controversial historical occurrence in 19th century american history.
We, the great mass of the people think only of the love we have for our land, we do love the land where we were brought up. The segments of this unit offer an investigation of the impact of circumstance on the music of a people through examination of several musical selections from the five nations heritage choctaw and cherokee in particular during and following the trail of. Ii do agree the cherokee legacy should go on forever. It adds the authenticity to the videos subject matter. The cherokee trail of tears page 2 legends of america. Shot over a period of ten days in and around tahlequah, oklahoma, the story. William mcloughlins after the trail of tears focuses on the factionlism and quest for sovereignty in the cheorkee nation for following removal.
In 1835, a small, unauthorized group of about 100 cherokee leaders known as the treaty party signed the treaty of new echota. Smiths documentary biopic about edgar allan poe terror of the soul, starring john heard and treat williams with music by philip glass, aired on pbs. The trail of tears dvd can easily be found on youtube by searching trail of tears. Cherokee legacy this dvd tells the tale of the cheorkee people and the way they were treated in the years of the forward movement of the new american government stealing land to give to the georgia aristocrats of the american southland. Trail of tears dvd trail of tears national historic. This introductory video explores one of americas darkest periods.
Cherokee legacy full movie in hd visit movie 97403 explore americas darkest period. Trail of tears cherokee legacy explores americas darkest period james earl jones narrates richheape films, inc. The trail of tears cherokee removal 1838, selmer, tn. This four page download supports the film the trail of tears. The trail of tears national historic trail commemorates the removal of the cherokee and the paths that 17 cherokee detachments followed westward. It presents the history of the forcible removal and relocation of cherokee. Trail of tears, 18381839 the trail of tears is not a single trail, but a series of trails walked or boated by thousands of american indians from the summer of 1838 through the spring of 1839. Nearly a quarter of the cherokee nation froze or starved to death on the trail to oklahoma indian territory. The native americans were treated harshly by those running the compounds, and many were separated from their families during the marshaling. The 1838 cherokee removal from the southeastern united states is chronicled. After the texas revolt in 1835, the texans wanted the cherokee gone.
According to legend, a cherokee rose, the state flower of georgia, grew in every spot a tear fell on the trail of tears. It also promotes a greater awareness of the trails legacy and the effects of the united states policy of american indian removal not only on the cherokee, but also on other tribes, primarily the. See more ideas about trail of tears, native american history, native american indians. President andrew jacksons indian removal act of 1830 and the forced removal of the cherokee nation to oklahoma in 1838. Cherokee legacy explores one of the great historical tragedies of americas aboriginal people. Watch our cartoon for kids on the trail of tears duration. At the same time as the cherokees trail of tears, another group of cherokee were being removed from texas. Trail of tears dvd trail of tears national historic trail. Cherokee legacy travels back to 1830, when president andrew jackson set forth the controversial indian removal act that drove the cherokee people from their homelands. In the cherokee language, the event is called nunna daul tsuny the trail where they cried. The national park service is proud to present trail of tears, produced in collaboration with the cherokee nation. The indian removal act was spawned by the rapidly expanding population of new settlers which created tensions with the american indian.
Trail of tears is a onehour television special aired on oklahoma public television in the spring of 1999. The trail of tears devastated the cherokee people and cast a shameful shadow on american history. The trail of tears cherokee legacy 2006 trailer youtube. Documentary on the 1838 cherokee removal from the southeastern united states, dubbed the trail of tears. Jones, who is of blended african and cherokee heritage, narrates in his customary and. James earl jones, wes studi, james garner, wayne mitchell, chip richie, steven r. Voted the best documentary of 2006 by the american indian film institute, chip richies detailed account of the events that unfolded following the implementation of jacksons indian removal act provides an unflinching look at one of the darkest chapters in american history. The trail of tears and the creation of the eastern band of cherokees. Written by lane slate, who also produced and directed it, the trail of tears is a powerful drama about the tragedy of the cherokee indians in the last century. As narrated by james earl jones with additional vocal work by james garner and crystal gayle, the first film 2006s trail of tears. With an april air date, nets the trail of tears is truly an auspicious television event. In 1830, eager to gain access to lands inhabited by native americans, president andrew jackson enacted the indian removal act which forced the. Moreover, mcloughlin argues that both the cherokee were defining themselves as a. See more ideas about trail of tears, native american history and native american indians.
The forced relocations were carried out by government authorities following the passage of the indian. The trail of tears cherokee removal 1838 a group of approximately 660 cherokees traveled through mcnairy county in late fall of 1838. Adapted from sam bowers hilliard, indian land cessions detail, map supplement 16, annals of the association of american geographers, vol. Even before starting their trip on the trail of tears the cherokee had to first survive the poor sanitation and close quarters of the stockade interment camps. Jones, who is of blended african and cherokee heritage, narrates in his. However, i was looking for a more historical, fact ridden approach for my sons trail of tears section of u. May 01, 2001 even before starting their trip on the trail of tears the cherokee had to first survive the poor sanitation and close quarters of the stockade interment camps. The cherokee trail of tears resulted from the enforcement of the treaty of new echota, an agreement signed under the provisions of the indian removal act of 1830, which exchanged indian land in the east for lands west of the mississippi river, but which was never accepted by the elected tribal leadership or a majority of the cherokee people. I would recommend showing this movie in a history class at a school.
To the federal government, the treaty was a done deal, but many of the cherokee felt betrayed. Today the flowers grow along many of the trails that the native americans took west. Voted the best documentary of 2006 by the american indian film institute, chip richies detailed account of the events that unfolded following the implementation of jacksons indian removal act. In 1830 congress passed the indian removal act, setting the stage for the forced removal of the cherokee and the infamous trail of tears. The trail of tears the indianremoval process continued. Trail of tears exposes one of the darkest chapters in american history. Consequently, troops led by general winfield scott marched into cherokee lands and seized families, placing them in stockades until the time came for removal. The flowers continue to grow wildly along many of the trails the native american tribes took on their long journey westward.
Visit the national park service website to view the trail of tears interactive map. The trail of tears and the forced relocation of the. The documentary and movie guide are a great way for students to learn about the forced removal of the cherokee from georgia to oklahoma. According to legend, the white cherokee rose, the state flower of georgia, grew everywhere a tear fell on the sad trail of tears. The national park service, in partnership with other federal agencies, state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private landowners, administers the trail of tears. In 1838, the cherokee nation with more than 16,000 men, women, and children was removed from their lands in the southeastern united states to the indian territory presentday. The segments of this unit offer an investigation of the impact of circumstance on the music of a people through examination of several musical selections from the five nations heritage choctaw and cherokee in particular during and following the trail of tears of 1831 and 1838 respectively. I would recommend anyone purchasing this even it is to learn the history of the cherokee. In 1807, the spanish government allowed a number of indian tribes to settle in eastern texas as a buffer against the encroaching american traders.
Its based on a survey about a decade old that doesnt reflect the ongoing loss of an important resource. In 1830, eager to gain access to lands inhabited by native americans, president andrew jackson enacted the indian removal act which forced the cherokee nation to leave their homeland and relocate into unchartered territory. In 1836, the federal government drove the creeks from their land for the last time. Documents the forced removal in 1838 of the cherokee nation from the. The american legacy of the cherokee trail of tears paul andrews. This video some of which is a reenactment is suitable for high school students. In 1830, eager to gain access to lands inhabited by native americans, president andrew jackson enacted the indian removal act which forced the cherokee nation to leave their homeland and relocate into. While the film offers little new information, it tells the old stories well and provides a more complete account of the trail of tears than can be found. Though there are few records of exactly who started and finished the trail of tears it is estimated that some 16,000 cherokees started the journey and about 4,000 were lost along the way. The cherokee trail of tears resulted from the enforcement of the 1835 treaty of new echota, an agreement signed under the provisions of the indian removal act of 1830, which exchanged native american land in the east for lands west of the mississippi river, but which was never accepted by the elected tribal leadership or a majority of the. Planning the trail of tears the forced relocation of thousands of native americans in the 1830s is taught in most classrooms, but few know the story behind the story. We will never let our hold to this land go, to let it go it will be like throwing away our mother that gave us birth. Cherokee legacy cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Cherokee trail of tears map cherokee indians trail of tears.
Documents the forced removal in 1838 of the cherokee nation from the southeastern united states. Want to get a better idea of the various routes that make up the trail of tears. Dec 22, 2016 according to legend, the white cherokee rose, the state flower of georgia, grew everywhere a tear fell on the sad trail of tears. The latest estimate from the unesco atlas of the worlds languages in danger reports 10,000 cherokees are fluent, placing cherokee among the healthier of 175 indigenous languages in the united states. Also called bells treaty party, it was the only detachment to be accompanied by the military. They then took these established lands which were wonder communal farms and turned them.
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