The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy(2006)
The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy Synopsis
This two-hour documentary explores one of the great historical tragedies of America's aboriginal people. 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 to relocate into uncharted territory. Many of these forced settlers suffered from exposure, disease, and starvation, and upon arriving in Indian Territory, they arrived with no past and no future.
The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy (2006) is a documentary and history film directed by Chip Richie, released on February 1, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Wes Studi, Wilma Mankiller and James Earl Jones. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Chip Richie
- Writers:
- Daniel Blake Smith
- Producers:
- Steven R. Heape
- Composer:
- James Neel
- Status:
- Released
The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Chip Richie, written by Daniel Blake Smith, produced by Steven R. Heape.
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The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The main cast of The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy (2006) includes Wes Studi, Wilma Mankiller and James Earl Jones. The film was directed by Chip Richie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy released?
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The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy was released on February 1, 2006 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy worth watching?
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The Trail Of Tears: Cherokee Legacy (2006) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.