3 Films & TV Shows Set In South Dakota During The 1970s

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  Thunderheart

  South Dakota District of Columbia The 1970s

  Two men from different worlds. Two cops after the same killer. Together they must uncover the secrets. Together they must discover the truth. — An FBI man with Sioux background is sent to a reservation to help with a murder investigation, where he has to come to terms with his heritage.

  Released in 1992 • 119 minutes
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  Incident at Oglala

  South Dakota The 1970s

  On June 26, 1975, during a period of high tensions on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, two FBI agents were killed in a shootout with a group of Indians. Although several men were charged with killing the agents, only one, Leonard Peltier, was found guilty. This film describes the events surrounding the shootout and suggests that Peltier was unjustly convicted.

  Released in 1992 • 89 minutes
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  Little Big Man

  Montana South Dakota Oklahoma The 1970s The 1850s The 1870s The 1860s

  Either the most neglected hero in history or a liar of insane proportion! — Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.

  Released in 1970 • 139 minutes