Summary In 1879, the American Indian lived under severe handicaps. He had no legal status as a human being, and he was required to stay on his reservation. Defying the law, Ponca chief Standing Bear leads his people off their disease-ridden reservation. Though they're captured, the Poncas are given three days to find a lawyer and find a legal way to become their own people once again. This special was based on an actual incident. View more details
Directed : Tom Donovan
Written : Saul Levitt
Stars : Albert Dekker Ralph Bellamy William Hickey Juano Hernandez
Genres : Drama
Release date : Oct 23, 1961
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : New York City, New York, USA
Summary In 1879, the American Indian lived under severe handicaps. He had no legal status as a human being, and he was required to stay on his reservation. Defying the law, Ponca chief Standing Bear leads his people off their disease-ridden reservation. Though they're captured, the Poncas are given three days to find a lawyer and find a legal way to become their own people once again. This special was based on an actual incident. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Oct 23, 1961
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : New York City, New York, USA
