90 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestLoved By The Buffalo believes he has found the foretold prophet when a mysterious Indian named Wokova inspires his people with the Ghost Dance and a vision of their restored land. But the ritual stirs up more fear among those who wish to contain the Indians. Sitting Bull is “accidentally” killed, further inciting the Ghost Dance rebellion, which in turn, leads to more brutality toward the Indians. As the circle closes, Loved By The Buffalo and Jacob meet again. Reunited with his family, Loved By The Buffalo resolves to pass on his Lakota traditions to the next generation so that their ways continue to live on.
The lives of two families, one white American, one native American, become mingled through the momentous events of American expansion, between 1825 and 1890.
Production
Massive scope — shot like a theatrical film, not TV.
Acting
Irene Bedard anchors the native storyline with devastating grace.
Cinematography
Western landscapes that actually feel lived-in, not postcard pretty.
Creator
Steven Spielberg
Will Patton
James Fletcher
Jessica Capshaw
Rachel Wheeler
Josh Brolin
Jedediah Smith
Matthew Modine
Samson Wheeler
Lance Henriksen
Daniel Wheeler
Irene Bedard
Margaret Light Shines Wheeler
Garrett Wang
Chow-Ping Yen
Skeet Ulrich
Jethro Wheeler
Rachael Leigh Cook
Clara Wheeler
Keith Carradine
Captain Richard H. Pratt
Craig Sheffer
Older Robert Wheeler
Keri Russell
Naomi Wheeler
Beau Bridges
Stephen Hoxie
Christian Kane
Abe Wheeler
Matthew Settle
Jacob Wheeler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Josh Brolin filmed his episode between 'No Country for Old Men' meetings — his Jedediah Smith is basically a warm-up for Llewelyn Moss.
Native advisors ensured Cheyenne and Lakota portrayals were specific to nation and era — rare for 2005 television.
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