Most of you commenting have no clue about history and you're viewing it only from a one sided perspective. Most seem to ignore the fact that various tribes killed each other mercilessly and took the won territory as their own personal hunting grounds. Wars and death were waged on this continent long before white people settled here. Looking through the commentary one would think that the Native Americans were innocent angelic creatures who were above violence of any kind. That notion is far from historical fact. Native Americans killed and conquered each other all throughout history and yet this fact seems to be unknown here. There were atrocities on all sides: Native American against Native American, Native Americans and Europeans against each other and Europeans against Europeans.
This is so true. That's one of the reasons that the native tribs were so easy for the white man to beat. They were never unified. It was easy for early explorers to pit one tribe agents another. If they had joined forces agin the white they would have stood a better chance...... MyDaMnWoRd 😎🔫
Yeah no I'm an iroquois member we conquered tribes left and right or integrated them into our confederacy I don't know why people say we lived in peace we were so vengeful we killed our selves (not suicide) pretty proud of the fact that we had the best tribal comfederation north of Mexico but there is one thing we never did that the White man introduced never before had we killed an entire village like the British or calvary
My father was born july 1888 of the Osage tribe. He and his two brothers left in 1902, each went a seperate way. He was 14yrs old at that time. He never talked or told us anything about his life. I know very little, probably could tell all I know of his life before he raised a family. Im the youngest of four. Im 61. Dad died in 1980 at the age of 92. He was 68 when I was born. Sure wish he would of told us the stories of his life.
My name is Melanie Black Elk. My Great~Grandfather is the Holy Man Nicholas Black Elk. His Son is Chief Ben Black Elk, my Grandfather. Their Cousin is Crazy Horse❤💜❤💜❤
My name is Shane Spoonhunter from Wind River Wy., my brother Troy Lafferty from Eagle Butte S.D. our brother is Mike Black Elk. Our grandfather is Crazy Horse. Direct decendants.⚡⚡⚡🐎
I remember watching this on Saturday nights when I was 9 years old. I’d watch it alone in my room and thought it was one of the best things I’d ever watched (cinematically) now I’m 23 & in lockdown and about to dive back in!
I have been reading some of your comments, since some of you non Natives, or non Lakota/Dakota/Nakota people seem to know so much about us, let me enlighten you a little bit. We are not all drunks, some of us do go out into the non native World to receive an education and then return back to the reservations to help our people. Yes our reservations are poor, yes there are many addictions that plague our tiospaye ( communities) but to say we are all drunks and do not participate in any of our cultural ways & lifestyle is not true. We do have many that succeed, its just nobody ever wants to speak of that, just all negative things I read that people say about us. Wowičaké šni ča ayuštaƞ ye.
I totally agree with you ; I just want to let you know; because I wad forced to go to residential school, put in a white mennonite. Christian. foster. home. I have a ha4d time living on the. rez, raised. in the white mans world. At this moment I still live in fear living a house. Due to being forced to go to residential school & raised. eith white people. Also. the fact my rez doesn't have a hospital, aren't close. to al8t of stores. Pemberton. is exspensive. to by grocies. due to them getting the. grocies shipped to them. Thats why its. so exspensive to by grocies.
tally monteau-Colombe ! all of us are here for different. reason. he has plans for everyone. he had plans for us, even before we're born. we're all here for a purpose.
the mother of natures conscious reality is different from your man madde god of his story . don`t include the silent majority in your pychological nurture .
@@slappy8941nenhuma delas estavam interessadas em futilidades,como concurso de beleza. Estavam interessadas em preservar a natureza, viver em PAZ. Isso é importante! 🦅🪶🐺🌿🪔
Welcome aboard I just remembered about it. Watched when it premiered so long ago I was too young to truly appreciate it and just out of the blue today I remembered it may have to get around to rewatching it in it’s entirety
@@k_vengeance3859My history teacher had us watch this series (we're also Native American - Navajo specifically) for our class during my sophomore year in high school. I always come back to watch it from time to time.
Old translators interpreted it that. Many years later, though, other translators noticed the error. The original translators had translated the word Elohim as "angels" was Elohim, but it actually signifies the tri-une Supreme God - Father, Son and Holy spirit. Newer Bibles, printed within the last 20 years have reprinted that as it should be that, "man was created a little below Elohim" (God).
Ignorance is America's poison. I am proud to be Native American, of the Cheyenne & Sioux tribes. We are fighting an endless fight to reclaim our ancestral lands and to protect our sacred sites. We believe in the power of prayer to the Creator. We are not all alcoholics. We are literally colliding between two worlds; striving to make the best of our situations on impoverished reservations. Our incomes may read poor but we are rich in our cultural wealth. We are still here! Warriors built of courage, strength & perseverance. Never doubt the heart of an Indian Warrior!
I am Ojibwe. Many times have I sat on the shoulders of Gitchee Gumee. These many times were filled with stories and folklore. Some were the words I was taught, some of the things shared were from Elders. I see, in every waking moment, the wisdoms of lessons taught. Now, I am an old Ojibwe. It is in the Honor of sharing my life's wisdom , that I find peace.
This is among the best miniseries' ever made, in my view. The acting on the native side is just fantastic - it's as if every single one of their best talents showed up for a role in this show. While cinematic renditions can never be "perfect", a respectable amount of the history is presented fairly and accurately, but it is also balanced well by the fictional subplots. I've probably watched this thing 5-6 times in its entirety by now, and it's a grand adventure every time. I have a very heavy personal bias, favoring the first two episodes, but all six of them combine to make a compelling masterpiece. For anyone who's attention span is too short to read, or even to absorb Ken Burns' "The West", this makes for a perfect alternative. I strongly recommend both for anyone who's interested in this place and time.
Sounds good to me, I like the ole Westerns, because I grew up with 2 older brothers, and that's what we watched! Never...did I ever get to watch what I wanted. So guys, be nice to Siss! Don't have to worry about that anymore! Just B nice to Siss! Anyway, regardless, the Brutality of the old-time wild West, no one survived too very long, the one's that made it through to California, I am a part of..on both sides. Mixed Immigration, 2xNative American! Although I am All AMERICAN!! But I have respect more for the Indians. Since time began, men just can't STOP FIGHTING, over 1 thing, or another! My ancestors made it to California, my indigenous side fought too, but somewhere in between, someone fell in love with someone, in order for me to be possible. I think that's almost a miracle, to be a Loving, Caring person that came about, of existence, and to teach my children, and others what God, and Love in your heart can accomplish! STILL Love the ole-Westerns! NO MO FIGHTING! GBU.,SM.,NZ., ✌❤😁🐎, YEAH!,HOWDY, &, YAHNTAH HE! (Sp).
Thank You for this series it should have been in every history class across America. As our creator said “ My people perrish for lack of knowledge” it’s time to educate our children so that the greatest nation on earth never perish. Semper Fi! From a Natchez Indian and Heavenly Blessings to you!
I love our Native language. Native culture. I encourage those of u interested to make it to one of our PowWow ceremonial all throughout North America mainly USA and Canada.
I learned so much from watching this mini series. Its completely different when your reading about it and seeing it on screen. It really hits home then.
I always thought this was a well done series. With Steven Spielberg involved, I knew every possible effort would be made to portray the people of the time as accurately as possible. This is the kind of quality television programming I really miss. Mr. Ferr is right, the different native tribes did war among themselves at various times. There were atrocities done by white settlers and Native Americans also. No one was completely innocent.
In reality, however, they all lost their lands, their heritage, and way of life. Many died as a result of disease brought on by the europeans as the natives did not have immunity to it, and many who were not outright killed, were forced into horrible conditions in schools and or reservations.
I just started my 3rd or 4th time through the series. Fiction though it may be, there is a lot of history and a lot of seeing how folks lived then. Lots of distortions & inaccuracies, but as the Lakota sit around and accept Jacob as their family member a lot of the tradition comes across, too. When Loved by the Buffalo does the Sundance that is true as well. Jacob I guess represents the number of independent travelers that lived with Indian families and married into tribes. I really love this series. It does tackle some of the social issues of their and of our day. I like the attempt to get the Indian's dialogue across with subtitles and their language spoken by the actors.
I am a German lady who lives for many years in the US. I know the rich life and as well the sad part of the spectrum. For two years I lived on a reservation to get to know the native Americans. I can honestly say that I grew to love them. In Europe the people are in great awe and admiration of the Indians and when they make a movie or write a book about them they always portrait them fair and respectful. I have a real hard time understanding the hatred and disrespect of the white people. I hope there will be a day where we all can enjoy each other without reservation. Until then I appreciate to hear and watch the stories and movies which focus on the human aspects of the Native Americans. We all are part of the same creation.
No European Immigrants on Our Reservations. You divide people. That's why we're one hundred years behind in technology , Energy and transportation ECT.
@@susiearviso3032 I took a job at their beautiful health clinic and lived off the res. After a while they offered me a nice house on the res. I stayed for two years.
My Respects to You, Liesa. My, the life & adventures You've had! I wish I could chat with You at length. And YES, this is an amazing movie/mini-series. Just amazing!!
My respects to you Liesascott5414 and hopefully some day I can go on the reservation and meet the people who lived here before my German ancestors came to America in the 1750s.
This series is incredible, We watched it in 8th grade history, now i am a freshman in college but i just had to come back. This is too good not to rewatch, its interesting to see how things were back then, Definitely wish i could live a life like Jacob full of adventure, Props to spielberg and everyone who contributed to this masterpiece
O.M.G sooooooo beautiful. 💜. Thank you. ... The Lord fashioned us a little above the beast a little below the angels. But he gave us a choice، and it's great son... Wow.
My grandad played couple background actors throughout parts 1-3 1st in wheelerton then st.Louis then at the rhondavous then as part of mr.hoxies wagon train Fremonts men than finally a soldier in multiple scenes
The Indigenous People of any Country are very special people indeed. They should be honored and kept safe for they were the initial blood and spirit of the Country. They do not need to be crushed and disrespected by the people now living in their Country just because they are different. Their heritage and ways should be kept for prosperity. Shake the hand of an Indigenous person of the Country and help him/her where you can, you are holding the hand of a TRUE American and helping a TRUE American of a Country your Ancestors invaded and made home.
+Neil Huff And where going back in history a few hundred years do you think all of this was brought to and by who to the Native Americans. Whites! True history of these tribes has taken years to be brought out. And had the US Government upheld their treaties of the best land out west is it possible things may be a little different for these people 150 years ago. 1. I am a Whiteman and also a southern white man from Virginia. 2. My dad always acknowledged that on Iwo Jima where he was wounded that the Navajo Code Talkers saved thousands of US Marine lives. Black, White and Indian. He spoke of this as we watched black and white westerns when I was a kid during the 60's. 3. After being divorced and my daughter graduating in 91 I have lived in FL, TN, NM, CO before finally moving back to my home of VA. Honor to have met several different Native Americans in each state. 4. In 2003-2005 at age 47-49 I was the project manager for my companies multi-million dollar contract on The National Museum of The American Indian. As a PM I spent endless hours at this site prior to and up to the Grand Opening. During this time I met many leaders and families of many tribes from across the US, Alaska and Canada. What a privilege. As a kid the westerns always had the Native Americans as the bad people. Finally Dances with Wolves and Into The West gave us insight what these people where like. In regards to wife beaters, child abusers, stealers of cattle and meth and alcoholics, do you honestly think that white people do not have these issues. I've known several over my years that fit that category. Like whites or blacks, is the description you have given about the Crow apply to all Native American People. If so, the same can be said about us white people. In other words I do not believe this to be the case. In regards to your comment of receiving every possible assistance available anywhere in the US, really? Have you ever been to DC or The Indian Affairs. I have. Worked in DC for 12 years. The US Government provides more billions of dollars to people not living in The US than it does it's own people. Enough Said! Back to this great movie.
Sorry, Indrans, all tribes are immigrants of the USA! They also came to America just as any other Americans! So no, they are not a true American if that's how you feel about who gets to pick and choose to be American? My birth certificate says USA, not actually a American? Needless to say the high horse you are chose to throw crap from? Your horse is gone because Indians have no rights to any land or compensation for a thing! That's going to change along with many freebies Indians received and receive today! I would have kept my mouth closed but you enjoyed trying to hurt others? This tells me a lot about you and I could tear u apart for things you said about the white people! There are good and bad with any nationality and you better remember that before you throw shit other people's way! You hurt a lot of people with your delusional American! Indians are immigrants!!!
+Lynn O We celebrate our Maori heritage nationally. In New Zealand they have the Maori pronounciation first then the english on most government agencies.
Neil Huff Exactly Neil, I live part time in Billings MT, and this is exactly what I am saying. We have more trouble with Crow Indians who disrespect everyone by doing these things and much more. I see them throw soiled diapers in parking lots we all use. They do this with everything and this can be dangerous to the health of others? There are garbage cans everywhere the rest of us use? But they won't take the time to seal the diaper and trash it? Your comment covers many ways these people are so I won't go back into those. It's frustrating they will not straighten up their acts. And the rest of us work hard so our taxes go to their Friday checks for doing nothing but drink and do drugs. Now this is fortunately not all of them but unfortunately the majority. Take care friend
This type of series shows us fragments of history that we sometimes take for granted or that we do not really know, invite us to know and study a little more the history of our ancestors, our territories, invite reflection and value that we are the result of that past, with successes and mistakes, but for that is the story "so as not to repeat the same mistakes" and to be better and better ... Greetings from Mexico
This was a really great movie and I really liked it and I am looking forward to seeing the next part of it . Thanks for making it available for us to see . 🤗👍❤️💫
So many armchair historians in the comment section actually think what they say has some meaning. No one cares. Sit back and enjoy the masterpiece which is this series.
This is my third time watching this series beginning again today, in approx 6 months n it is ALWAYS worth watching over n over again, gleaning new facts n insights at each consecutive viewing!!! Thank you again for posting!!! I was scrolling for 30 mins at a time, finding NOTHING, until re-.lucking up on this!!!
Well said Vanessa Fong it always gladdens my heart when people acknowledge good things 😊 How are you doing hope you're fine and also in good health condition?
This part one has so many significant parts, especially, Wakan Tanka and the medicine wheel, by Devils Tower and the vision of the wheel taking away the old ways of the Lakota Sioux.
I so would love to see them do a Marathon of this mim series. till this day, into the west is the greatest series ever. Love it . this needs to be released on to blu-ray disc.
what my ancestors did to my ancestors is unforgivable ! they introduced alcohol to them too ! yeah im half and half and embarrased about the white half ! this is a very good miniseries that speaks the truth !
Mike Thaxton must be very hard for you, i knowmy sister is half has well, she had a hatd time to figure. out where she really belinged to, the white or the indain, that is quite a challange
Why cant u all just enjoy the movie and learn history? Why does these comments have to be disrespectful? How does ur comments differ from the ignorance long ago?
Crystal Janelle TV - Good point. To accuse all whites of genocide, land theft and hating native people is as ignorant as saying all Indians are drunks. It's like any thing else. Some good, some bad.
A very good first part to this TNT miniseries. I think it should be shown in high schools across America as it's an important part of American history even if it's a tragic story. We need to learn all of our history, not just the good parts or the parts we are proud of. The history of the American Indians should be learned by all Americans.
"I've just started watching this series,and Hope to finish it by next Wednesday,[I can only view an episode most days,with My job and Other commitments!] Ironically,it will be in time for The 139th 'Anniversary of The Battle of The Little-Big Horn'. 25th June 1876 ! I trust the Rest Of The Series is as Good as The First episode,guy's/gal's ?"
Very true, he did help open up the west better that lewis and clarke, but i suppose what they did stood out more to the people and they did go out west before smith did but i agree with you anyway he should deserve more congrats for what he did.
My 5th great grandfather was at the foot of the Rockies before Lewis and Clark but here in Canada. It wasn't called Canada at the time though.. He married my 5th great grandmother whom was Cree, I am Metis.. I read one of his journals, reading it took me back to that time, especially the times he spent with different native bands and when he saw a buffalo herd for the first time, that gave be chills but also made me sad that I'll never see it myself. www.biographi.ca/en/bio/fidler_peter_6E.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Fidler
The Mountain Man Soliloquy in the barn warms the heart of every Man who has dreamt of a Hawken or imagined himself trying to elude Blackfoot War Parties in the "Big Sky" Country!
my mothers name is wheeler and i also happen to be half native american indian i can associate with this series my family do not talk about what happened in the past
I watched all 6 parts, and i think the 1st episdoe is the best / my favprite, i really like young jacob wheeler and the love story like bewteen him and tjunder heart women
Most of you commenting have no clue about history and you're viewing it only from a one sided perspective. Most seem to ignore the fact that various tribes killed each other mercilessly and took the won territory as their own personal hunting grounds. Wars and death were waged on this continent long before white people settled here. Looking through the commentary one would think that the Native Americans were innocent angelic creatures who were above violence of any kind. That notion is far from historical fact. Native Americans killed and conquered each other all throughout history and yet this fact seems to be unknown here. There were atrocities on all sides: Native American against Native American, Native Americans and Europeans against each other and Europeans against Europeans.
Most SJW dont know actual history. Their Feelings don't care about facts.
This is so true. That's one of the reasons that the native tribs were so easy for the white man to
beat. They were never unified. It was easy for early explorers to pit one tribe agents another. If they had joined forces agin the white they would have stood a better chance......
MyDaMnWoRd 😎🔫
Yeah no I'm an iroquois member we conquered tribes left and right or integrated them into our confederacy I don't know why people say we lived in peace we were so vengeful we killed our selves (not suicide) pretty proud of the fact that we had the best tribal comfederation north of Mexico but there is one thing we never did that the White man introduced never before had we killed an entire village like the British or calvary
My father was born july 1888 of the Osage tribe. He and his two brothers left in 1902, each went a seperate way. He was 14yrs old at that time. He never talked or told us anything about his life. I know very little, probably could tell all I know of his life before he raised a family. Im the youngest of four. Im 61. Dad died in 1980 at the age of 92. He was 68 when I was born. Sure wish he would of told us the stories of his life.
aronnov they know real history
My name is Melanie Black Elk. My Great~Grandfather is the Holy Man Nicholas Black Elk. His Son is Chief Ben Black Elk, my Grandfather. Their Cousin is Crazy Horse❤💜❤💜❤
My name is Shane Spoonhunter from Wind River Wy., my brother Troy Lafferty from Eagle Butte S.D. our brother is Mike Black Elk. Our grandfather is Crazy Horse. Direct decendants.⚡⚡⚡🐎
Mannn I saw a movie about Crazy Horse wayyyy back..:}. ¡
I am a descendant from chief sitting bull we're located in Canada we were apart of the group who fled to Canada with chief sitting bull.
My great grandmother was half Lakota. But at the time, instead of being proud of it, the family tried to keep it quiet. Sad....
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This series was one of the best I ever seen, it went mostly under the radar and disappeared. Nice to see someone run this.
on a parr with lonesome dove
Watch the series Robinson Crusoe Sam Neil it's good 💯
Thank the lords we have youtube.
Absolutely this! I just happened upon it in my feed. Saved for viewing while I work!
Very nice -am watching it again after all these years
"Thunder heart woman" is so beautiful.
I remember watching this on Saturday nights when I was 9 years old. I’d watch it alone in my room and thought it was one of the best things I’d ever watched (cinematically) now I’m 23 & in lockdown and about to dive back in!
Same! I watched it as a kid and was so obsessed. Sharing clips with my students today!
i was a background performer in this miniseries only part one tho. proud to be neechee and be a part of this!!!!!truly inspirational!
You're so very lucky. to have. been. in the. background
Congratulations Super Star
Super Star
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Super Star awesome 👍🎥😎
I have been reading some of your comments, since some of you non Natives, or non Lakota/Dakota/Nakota people seem to know so much about us, let me enlighten you a little bit. We are not all drunks, some of us do go out into the non native World to receive an education and then return back to the reservations to help our people. Yes our reservations are poor, yes there are many addictions that plague our tiospaye ( communities) but to say we are all drunks and do not participate in any of our cultural ways & lifestyle is not true. We do have many that succeed, its just nobody ever wants to speak of that, just all negative things I read that people say about us. Wowičaké šni ča ayuštaƞ ye.
I totally agree with you ; I just want to let you know; because I wad forced to go to residential school, put in a white mennonite. Christian. foster. home. I have a ha4d time living on the. rez, raised. in the white mans world. At this moment I still live in fear living a house. Due to being forced to go to residential school & raised. eith white people. Also. the fact my rez doesn't have a hospital, aren't close. to al8t of stores. Pemberton. is exspensive. to by grocies. due to them getting the. grocies shipped to them. Thats why its. so exspensive to by grocies.
We only get a doctor 5o come to the rez once a wk, we don't have a doctors office either
tally monteau-Colombe ! all of us are here for different. reason. he has plans for everyone. he had plans for us, even before we're born. we're all here for a purpose.
Well said, sir!
the mother of natures conscious reality is different from your man madde god of his story . don`t include the silent majority in your pychological nurture .
omg! why can't y'all just sit back and enjoy !
y can't we just all get along?
I love the Lakota language. It is very beautiful as are the people.
+Fishhippiegirl The people? You have never lived among them have you? Poplar Montana. Google it.
Really? 😂😂😂 None I've seen would win a beauty contest.
@@slappy8941nenhuma delas estavam interessadas em futilidades,como concurso de beleza. Estavam interessadas em preservar a natureza, viver em PAZ. Isso é importante! 🦅🪶🐺🌿🪔
How have I never heard of this before? The actors, the genre… what a gem to stumble upon.
a GEM!
@@TheRealDarrylStrawberryA valuable stone?
Welcome aboard I just remembered about it. Watched when it premiered so long ago I was too young to truly appreciate it and just out of the blue today I remembered it may have to get around to rewatching it in it’s entirety
@@k_vengeance3859My history teacher had us watch this series (we're also Native American - Navajo specifically) for our class during my sophomore year in high school. I always come back to watch it from time to time.
My great-grandmother was a Native American. I'm very honored to know that I am, too.
I totally agree with you ;I am also very proud to be a native
#NativeProud to you both. Much ❤️ to you both 💪
Thanks NuttBurger for uploading all the episodes of Into the West. One of the best historical series ❤⛺️
*"God fashioned us, a little above the beasts & a little below the Angels, but he gave us the choice."*
Old translators interpreted it that. Many years later, though, other translators noticed the error. The original translators had translated the word Elohim as "angels" was Elohim, but it actually signifies the tri-une Supreme God - Father, Son and Holy spirit. Newer Bibles, printed within the last 20 years have reprinted that as it should be that, "man was created a little below Elohim" (God).
And so...?
@@3Dhyana He is correct. It has crucial theological implications and, therefore, the distinction should be made.
My teacher had us watch this on Fridays. It's over 10 years later and I've been searching for the name for years.
Into the west
Ignorance is America's poison. I am proud to be Native American, of the Cheyenne & Sioux tribes. We are fighting an endless fight to reclaim our ancestral lands and to protect our sacred sites. We believe in the power of prayer to the Creator. We are not all alcoholics. We are literally colliding between two worlds; striving to make the best of our situations on impoverished reservations. Our incomes may read poor but we are rich in our cultural wealth. We are still here! Warriors built of courage, strength & perseverance. Never doubt the heart of an Indian Warrior!
Lila waste - Aho! Chahta Hapia Hapia Hoke! Chahta Siah - sa ho chifo ut Talako!
And judging by the comments you are up against ALOT of ignorance indeed. All I can say is just respect.
No one can own land. We all live here, then we all go to where all spirits go.
TIMOTHY MATTHEW
Not all whites think that way. I am mostly white (in blood), but I am also 100% Indian in spirit!
Bless you sister....your post gave me chills**beautiful words...;, ♨...🐾....}-->
I am Ojibwe.
Many times have I sat on the shoulders of Gitchee Gumee.
These many times were filled with stories and folklore.
Some were the words I was taught, some of the things shared were from Elders.
I see, in every waking moment, the wisdoms of lessons taught.
Now, I am an old Ojibwe.
It is in the Honor of sharing my life's wisdom , that I find peace.
Your beautiful words truly touch my heart... Thank you and I wish my ancestors were as wise as yours🕊💞🕊
RESPECT for all Native Americans. FREE LEONARD PELTIER💔
Respeito e honra! A'ho 🦅🪶🪶🐺🌿
An instant classic, and a beautiful tribute to native American women and men,we owe them so much,and we'll never be able to repay it
I watched this when it aired and loved it. It’s a crime this isn’t well known. It’s up there with Band of Brothers in quality.
My girlfriend's a Native American as well and i love her very much. Even after we broke up i'll respect the knowledge she gave to me.
That's. gd to hear ;I am happy. you had a chance. to get to kniw out cluture
Well that makes her your ex girlfriend not girlfriend
This is among the best miniseries' ever made, in my view. The acting on the native side is just fantastic - it's as if every single one of their best talents showed up for a role in this show. While cinematic renditions can never be "perfect", a respectable amount of the history is presented fairly and accurately, but it is also balanced well by the fictional subplots.
I've probably watched this thing 5-6 times in its entirety by now, and it's a grand adventure every time. I have a very heavy personal bias, favoring the first two episodes, but all six of them combine to make a compelling masterpiece.
For anyone who's attention span is too short to read, or even to absorb Ken Burns' "The West", this makes for a perfect alternative. I strongly recommend both for anyone who's interested in this place and time.
Sounds good to me, I like the ole Westerns, because I grew up with 2 older brothers, and that's what we watched! Never...did I ever get to watch what I wanted. So guys, be nice to Siss! Don't have to worry about that anymore! Just B nice to Siss! Anyway, regardless, the Brutality of the old-time wild West, no one survived too very long, the one's that made it through to California, I am a part of..on both sides. Mixed Immigration, 2xNative American! Although I am All AMERICAN!! But I have respect more for the Indians. Since time began, men just can't STOP FIGHTING, over 1 thing, or another! My ancestors made it to California, my indigenous side fought too, but somewhere in between, someone fell in love with someone, in order for me to be possible. I think that's almost a miracle, to be a Loving, Caring person that came about, of existence, and to teach my children, and others what God, and Love in your heart can accomplish! STILL Love the ole-Westerns! NO MO FIGHTING! GBU.,SM.,NZ., ✌❤😁🐎, YEAH!,HOWDY, &,
YAHNTAH HE! (Sp).
Thank You for this series it should have been in every history class across America. As our creator said “ My people perrish for lack of knowledge” it’s time to educate our children so that the greatest nation on earth never perish. Semper Fi! From a Natchez Indian and Heavenly Blessings to you!
I love our Native language. Native culture. I encourage those of u interested to make it to one of our PowWow ceremonial all throughout North America mainly USA and Canada.
@D'lish Donut
www.powwows.com/2019-pow-wow-calendar-find-native-american-event-near/
Through our Native elders, counsels and holy men ...many stories are carried to today.
Do you still leave your old ones to have their arses eaten out by wolves 😂
The scene with Loved by Buffalo strung on the tether and Jacob Wheeler stuck in the cave is beyond epic!
mat mores I am friends on fb with Simon Baker, he also played on Notrh of 60, he also has his own tv series called Native Planet.tv
I learned so much from watching this mini series. Its completely different when your reading about it and seeing it on screen. It really hits home then.
happy. to hear you learned something from this movie ; glad you got to enjoy it
" We have a wheel that takes you from here to there but they have a wheel that takes you to the stars"
Indeed
Probably my 6th time watching this series. Love it. The cave / sun dance scene was fantastic
Maryama Oyefusi ! i know right! I mysekf can't. stop watching the series
It is maybe the 20th time but I doubt I'd ever stop watching it. It has all the answers.
@@sandradan4304 how are you doing hope you're fine and also in good health condition?
Omg ive been looking for this since it was on tv never finished it ...i remember it made me cry....i wish it were on Netflix soooo goood!!!!thank u !
My grandfather and I watched the whole series when it came out. I miss him a lot. I'm glad we had common interests though.
I always thought this was a well done series. With Steven Spielberg involved, I knew every possible effort would be made to portray the people of the time as accurately as possible. This is the kind of quality television programming I really miss. Mr. Ferr is right, the different native tribes did war among themselves at various times. There were atrocities done by white settlers and Native Americans also. No one was completely innocent.
In reality, however, they all lost their lands, their heritage, and way of life. Many died as a result of disease brought on by the europeans as the natives did not have immunity to it, and many who were not outright killed, were forced into horrible conditions in schools and or reservations.
Finally rewatched after 5 years. Still triggers a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions.
I just started my 3rd or 4th time through the series. Fiction though it may be, there is a lot of history and a lot of seeing how folks lived then. Lots of distortions & inaccuracies, but as the Lakota
sit around and accept Jacob as their family member a lot of the tradition comes across, too. When Loved by the Buffalo does the Sundance that is true as well. Jacob I guess represents the
number of independent travelers that lived with Indian families and married into tribes. I really love this series. It does tackle some of the social issues of their and of our day. I like the attempt to get the Indian's dialogue across with subtitles and their language spoken by the actors.
Sandra Morey you've spoken very well and mature.. how are you doing hope you're fine and also in good health condition?
there should be a show about early 19th encounters, like this. but more focused on natives. and it ends around 1850 before the gratten massacre.
watch centennial num.1
I've only just noticed that the Indian Nation on the map in the credits gets smaller each episode until its surrounded by US!
Brilliant miniseries I remember watching it when it was first shown on tv, thanks for uploading
I am a German lady who lives for many years in the US. I know the rich life and as well the sad part of the spectrum. For two years I lived on a reservation to get to know the native Americans. I can honestly say that I grew to love them. In Europe the people are in great awe and admiration of the Indians and when they make a movie or write a book about them they always portrait them fair and respectful. I have a real hard time understanding the hatred and disrespect of the white people. I hope there will be a day where we all can enjoy each other without reservation. Until then I appreciate to hear and watch the stories and movies which focus on the human aspects of the Native Americans. We all are part of the same creation.
Hi Liesa, I agree. How did you come to live on a Reservation? Do they allow people to come live among them?
No European Immigrants on Our Reservations. You divide people. That's why we're one hundred years behind in technology , Energy and transportation ECT.
@@susiearviso3032 I took a job at their beautiful health clinic and lived off the res. After a while they offered me a nice house on the res. I stayed for two years.
My Respects to You, Liesa. My, the life & adventures You've had! I wish I could chat with You at length. And YES, this is an amazing movie/mini-series. Just amazing!!
My respects to you Liesascott5414 and hopefully some day I can go on the reservation and meet the people who lived here before my German ancestors came to America in the 1750s.
This series is incredible, We watched it in 8th grade history, now i am a freshman in college but i just had to come back. This is too good not to rewatch, its interesting to see how things were back then, Definitely wish i could live a life like Jacob full of adventure, Props to spielberg and everyone who contributed to this masterpiece
I am watching it in seventh grade native Americans history
My mum suggested I watched this since I'm doing a research report on wounded kneee
Anybody here from AZ by chance? I got my 8th grade teacher to show it to the class haha
O.M.G sooooooo beautiful. 💜. Thank you.
... The Lord fashioned us a little above the beast a little below the angels. But he gave us a choice، and it's great son...
Wow.
My grandad played couple background actors throughout parts 1-3 1st in wheelerton then st.Louis then at the rhondavous then as part of mr.hoxies wagon train Fremonts men than finally a soldier in multiple scenes
watched this once years ago and loved it, i have always loved the native tribes and their beliefs and wish to learn more
I love this series. I watch it at least once a year. Simply beautiful
The Indigenous People of any Country are very special people indeed. They should be honored and kept safe for they were the initial blood and spirit of the Country. They do not need to be crushed and disrespected by the people now living in their Country just because they are different. Their heritage and ways should be kept for prosperity. Shake the hand of an Indigenous person of the Country and help him/her where you can, you are holding the hand of a TRUE American and helping a TRUE American of a Country your Ancestors invaded and made home.
+Neil Huff And where going back in history a few hundred years do you think all of this was brought to and by who to the Native Americans. Whites! True history of these tribes has taken years to be brought out. And had the US Government upheld their treaties of the best land out west is it possible things may be a little different for these people 150 years ago. 1. I am a Whiteman and also a southern white man from Virginia. 2. My dad always acknowledged that on Iwo Jima where he was wounded that the Navajo Code Talkers saved thousands of US Marine lives. Black, White and Indian. He spoke of this as we watched black and white westerns when I was a kid during the 60's. 3. After being divorced and my daughter graduating in 91 I have lived in FL, TN, NM, CO before finally moving back to my home of VA. Honor to have met several different Native Americans in each state. 4. In 2003-2005 at age 47-49 I was the project manager for my companies multi-million dollar contract on The National Museum of The American Indian. As a PM I spent endless hours at this site prior to and up to the Grand Opening. During this time I met many leaders and families of many tribes from across the US, Alaska and Canada. What a privilege. As a kid the westerns always had the Native Americans as the bad people. Finally Dances with Wolves and Into The West gave us insight what these people where like. In regards to wife beaters, child abusers, stealers of cattle and meth and alcoholics, do you honestly think that white people do not have these issues. I've known several over my years that fit that category. Like whites or blacks, is the description you have given about the Crow apply to all Native American People. If so, the same can be said about us white people. In other words I do not believe this to be the case. In regards to your comment of receiving every possible assistance available anywhere in the US, really? Have you ever been to DC or The Indian Affairs. I have. Worked in DC for 12 years. The US Government provides more billions of dollars to people not living in The US than it does it's own people. Enough Said! Back to this great movie.
Well said xo
Sorry, Indrans, all tribes are immigrants of the USA! They also came to America just as any other Americans! So no, they are not a true American if that's how you feel about who gets to pick and choose to be American? My birth certificate says USA, not actually a American? Needless to say the high horse you are chose to throw crap from? Your horse is gone because Indians have no rights to any land or compensation for a thing! That's going to change along with many freebies Indians received and receive today! I would have kept my mouth closed but you enjoyed trying to hurt others? This tells me a lot about you and I could tear u apart for things you said about the white people! There are good and bad with any nationality and you better remember that before you throw shit other people's way! You hurt a lot of people with your delusional American! Indians are immigrants!!!
+Lynn O We celebrate our Maori heritage nationally. In New Zealand they have the Maori pronounciation first then the english on most government agencies.
Neil Huff Exactly Neil, I live part time in Billings MT, and this is exactly what I am saying. We have more trouble with Crow Indians who disrespect everyone by doing these things and much more. I see them throw soiled diapers in parking lots we all use. They do this with everything and this can be dangerous to the health of others? There are garbage cans everywhere the rest of us use? But they won't take the time to seal the diaper and trash it? Your comment covers many ways these people are so I won't go back into those. It's frustrating they will not straighten up their acts. And the rest of us work hard so our taxes go to their Friday checks for doing nothing but drink and do drugs. Now this is fortunately not all of them but unfortunately the majority. Take care friend
This was a wonderful TV series. I watch it occationally and I'm in awe every time. The things that are lost to time like how to live off the land.
This type of series shows us fragments of history that we sometimes take for granted or that we do not really know, invite us to know and study a little more the history of our ancestors, our territories, invite reflection and value that we are the result of that past, with successes and mistakes, but for that is the story "so as not to repeat the same mistakes" and to be better and better ... Greetings from Mexico
What an absolutely fantastic film!.... looking forward to part two! Thanks for putting this up.
What a thought provoking first part. Can't wait to watch the rest
Thank you for the great series. I really love it and will watch all parts.
This was an amazing series right through. We saw it in the UK some time ago now. Wish we could see it again. Thank goodness we can view it on RUclips.
Thank you too for recommending good thing 😊 Sarah Cushing...how are you doing hope you're fine and also in good health condition?
Oh my goodness..one of my favorite series ever. Thank you for this.
Define spirituality.
GOD IS LOVE. LOVE IS SACRICIAL. SACRED. HOLY. TRUTH. HUMBLE.
You are to become HIM WHOM IS on Earth. Stepping now as EVER.
Thank you sooooo much for uploading! I've been looking for this for YEARS!
This was a really great movie and I really liked it and I am looking forward to seeing the next part of it .
Thanks for making it available for us to see .
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The best movie i have ever seen well done!!!!
I have faint memories of my parents watching this when I was little. Lol I'm glad I found it. I was starting to think it wasn't even thing.
Beautiful visual story, i enjoyed every minute of it!!
I wish another series similar to this would come out and the series would be longer.
totally agree with you
Watch hell on Wheels.
A rip snorting western just got it all thanks for the upload.
So many armchair historians in the comment section actually think what they say has some meaning. No one cares. Sit back and enjoy the masterpiece which is this series.
I really. enjoyed. Into. the West series movies. I wouldn't mind. watching. them again
Saw this movie in History class, and loved it. I've been looking everywhere for it! Thank you for uploading this!
+SAYZLEE
You learned history from movies at your school?
Yes, we watched Pornography for sex education!
Sounds about right for you...
This is my third time watching this series beginning again today, in approx 6 months n it is ALWAYS worth watching over n over again, gleaning new facts n insights at each consecutive viewing!!! Thank you again for posting!!! I was scrolling for 30 mins at a time, finding NOTHING, until re-.lucking up on this!!!
Excellent movies series. I am now watching for the third time. Hopefully, there will be more of these types of Native American movies series.
38:22-38:29 best acting throughout this mini-series, someone give that damn bear an award!
I think that Steven Spielberg should release this on to blu-ray disc. it would be so much better
It's one of my favorite series, with the Son, and the English ❤ I'm becoming obsessed by this culture, such beauty
I m watching these series for the fourth time. Thank you for uploading them. Truly enlightening, 👏👍
Well said Vanessa Fong it always gladdens my heart when people acknowledge good things 😊
How are you doing hope you're fine and also in good health condition?
I am proud of this heritage than I am any other in my blood
Why are you proud this disgusts me that this has happened to native people.
Devon Taylor righton, gd to hear
thank you for putting this up......love this mini series
Thank you for uploading this movie series. lots of great native americans actors.
This part one has so many significant parts, especially, Wakan Tanka and the medicine wheel, by Devils Tower and the vision of the wheel taking away the old ways of the Lakota Sioux.
Best mivie i have ever seen hope it will open the eyes of white people that indian people were and stillare treated very badly may that change once
@@imanslotboom6121 Yes I agree.
I know it's probably been said a hundred times at least, thank you for uploading this amazing series.
I so would love to see them do a Marathon of this mim series. till this day, into the west is the greatest series ever. Love it . this needs to be released on to blu-ray disc.
I am American Indian, I love watching movies about my ancestors
I am an ethnic German from Eastern Europe and like watching videos of Transylvania.
what my ancestors did to my ancestors is unforgivable ! they introduced alcohol to them too ! yeah im half and half and embarrased about the white half ! this is a very good miniseries that speaks the truth !
Mike Thaxton must be very hard for you, i knowmy sister is half has well, she had a hatd time to figure. out where she really belinged to, the white or the indain, that is quite a challange
Why cant u all just enjoy the movie and learn history?
Why does these comments have to be disrespectful?
How does ur comments differ from the ignorance long ago?
so totally. agree. with you
Crystal Janelle i really never knew until i watched the series
Crystal Janelle TV - Good point. To accuse all whites of genocide, land theft and hating native people is as ignorant as saying all Indians are drunks. It's like any thing else. Some good, some bad.
hey, history repeats itself.no need to call names,
This is not history, it’s a Hollywood movie and nothing more.
Thank you for posting this.
Such a great series that I bought the DVD set for my father for his birthday.
Saw Matthew Settle in some TV movies and this is his best performance. Great Job!!
A very good first part to this TNT miniseries. I think it should be shown in high schools across America as it's an important part of American history even if it's a tragic story. We need to learn all of our history, not just the good parts or the parts we are proud of. The history of the American Indians should be learned by all Americans.
Actually, my history teacher showed us this series. More teachers should.
Yes, My 8th grade history teacher showed the class the entire series. So im assuming its in the education system in some way
so totally agree with you
they. are now making. it very important. to teach. our history. of our native. cluture
AlternityGM ! they are starting to teach the history in all schools now about our history in what we were put through
I can feel the words,between those elder,I can say the same:"I have a good life".
My favorite mini-series!
I remember watching this in 8th grade in my history class. I’ve been searching for it since 2008
"I've just started watching this series,and Hope to finish it by next Wednesday,[I can only view an episode most days,with My job and Other commitments!] Ironically,it will be in time for The 139th 'Anniversary of The Battle of The Little-Big Horn'. 25th June 1876 ! I trust the Rest Of The Series is as Good as The First episode,guy's/gal's ?"
love the series, thank you so much! :) I mean, Zahn is in it, it can't be bad ;)
Maerchenlaenderin i really like him, he is in a tv series, Longmire
Wonderful movie! Thanks for posting on RUclips.
Part 1-6 is very outstanding 👏 Love all Tribes of Native Americans 👏 ❤️ #NativeAmericanFan #NativeAmericanLivesMatter
#FanOfNativeAmericans
I seen this movie in school its very sad I learn a lot about from each episode
Jedediah Smith was the greatest of all the Western explorers. Lewis and Clark had the easiest journey but got all the fame.
Very true, he did help open up the west better that lewis and clarke, but i suppose what they did stood out more to the people and they did go out west before smith did but i agree with you anyway he should deserve more congrats for what he did.
My 5th great grandfather was at the foot of the Rockies before Lewis and Clark but here in Canada. It wasn't called Canada at the time though..
He married my 5th great grandmother whom was Cree, I am Metis..
I read one of his journals, reading it took me back to that time, especially the times he spent with different native bands and when he saw a buffalo herd for the first time, that gave be chills but also made me sad that I'll never see it myself.
www.biographi.ca/en/bio/fidler_peter_6E.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Fidler
Thanks so much for uploading. Love this miniseries :)
The Mountain Man Soliloquy in the barn warms the heart of every Man who has dreamt of a Hawken or imagined himself trying to elude Blackfoot War Parties in the "Big Sky" Country!
my mothers name is wheeler and i also happen to be half native american indian i can associate with this series my family do not talk about what happened in the past
I don't blame you
Totally great
❤ any thank you’s for this informative movie,very well done. I watch it often. 🙏
This was truelly one of my most favourite series ,,, 👍 thnx for up loading it ,,im teally a fan of history
The best indian-white american movies I ever saw!
Anna Bac
that was my grandma Cassie Lefthand. Grandmother GoodPath 😃😃
aww really? she's so cute!
Great series!!!!
Thank you SO much for uploading this..be nice to see the other parts. I loved this miniseries :)
I watched all 6 parts, and i think the 1st episdoe is the best / my favprite, i really like young jacob wheeler and the love story like bewteen him and tjunder heart women
this is a verry good tv series
Thankyou for uploading this movie series I have been looking for this for years and years Thank you so much this movie series inspired me alot
Together with the 70's series Centennial - this is the best series ever made about the conquest of the West.