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We Shall Remain: Part III - Trail of Tears

  • Episode aired Apr 27, 2009
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 16m
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American Experience (1987)
The American Experience: We Shall Remain: Part Iii-Trail Of Tears
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The Cherokee would call it Nu-No-Du-Na Tlo-Hi-Lu, "The Trail Where They Cried." On May 26, 1838, federal troops forced thousands of Cherokee from their homes in the Southeastern United State... Read allThe Cherokee would call it Nu-No-Du-Na Tlo-Hi-Lu, "The Trail Where They Cried." On May 26, 1838, federal troops forced thousands of Cherokee from their homes in the Southeastern United States, driving them toward Indian Territory in Eastern Oklahoma. More than 4,000 died of disea... Read allThe Cherokee would call it Nu-No-Du-Na Tlo-Hi-Lu, "The Trail Where They Cried." On May 26, 1838, federal troops forced thousands of Cherokee from their homes in the Southeastern United States, driving them toward Indian Territory in Eastern Oklahoma. More than 4,000 died of disease and starvation along the way. For years the Cherokee had resisted removal from their la... Read all

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    • Chris Eyre
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    • Mark Zwonitzer
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    • Jackson Walker
    • Elijah Abdullah
    • Thomas N. Belt
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    • Director
      • Chris Eyre
    • Writer
      • Mark Zwonitzer
    • Stars
      • Jackson Walker
      • Elijah Abdullah
      • Thomas N. Belt
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    Jackson Walker
    Jackson Walker
    • Daniel Ross
    Elijah Abdullah
    • Slave
    Thomas N. Belt
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    Josh Blaylock
    Josh Blaylock
    • Young John Ross
    Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Carla-Rae
    Carla-Rae
    • Suzanna Ridge
    • (as Carla-Rae Holland)
    Cleo Deerinwater
    Kelly Finley
    Kelly Finley
    • Sara
    William J. Finley
    William J. Finley
    • Elias Boudinot
    • (as Will Finley)
    Ken Foster
    Wesley French
    Wesley French
    • John Ridge
    Robert Girty
    Aaron Hair
    Andrew Hair
    Jack Harkleroad
    Robert Hatch
    Robert Hatch
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    Mark Hetherington
    • Angry Townsperson
    Tiffany Howcroft
    • Angry Villager
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      • Mark Zwonitzer
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    One of the bleakest events in American history....
    "We Shall Remain" is a five-part series by Ric Burns (Ken's brother) on the history of the American Indians from "The American Experience". However, it should be understood that it is NOT a comprehensive history. There are many gaps, omissions and most tribes are not discussed in the shows. This is simply because with five parts, there just wasn't enough time to do the subject justice.

    Episode 3 is about a despicable part of American history, the Trail of Tears. The beginning of the episode shows the Cherokee nation working hard to be good people--and trying to assimilate and get along with the United States. In spite of them living peaceful lives, the people of the states in which the Cherokee nation existed wanted their land...and President Jackson was going to make sure this happened. Even when the Supreme Court said the removal of the Cherokee was unconstitutional, he and the state of Georgia pushed ahead with their removal...pushing the Indians on a forced march in the winter to land in Oklahoma. Many, many of these people died as a result of this horrible march.

    It's rather tough to watch this episode, as this is a very sad moment in history and a sad way to treat anyone...especially law abiding and decent folks. Very well made, like other episodes, and well worth seeing...but also heart-wrenching to watch.
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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2009 (United States)
    • Languages
      • Cherokee
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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