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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is a 2007 historical drama television film adapted from the book of the same name by Dee Brown. The film was written by Daniel Giat, directed by Yves Simoneau and produced by HBO Films. The book on which the movie is based is a history of Native Americans in the American West in the 1860s and 1870s, focusing upon the transition from traditional ways of living to living on reservations and their treatment during that period. The title of the film and the book is taken from a line in the Stephen Vincent Benet poem "American Names." It was shot in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Original Release
05/27/2007
US Release
05/27/2007
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Anna Paquin | Elaine Goodale |
| Chevez Ezaneh | Ohiyesa / Young Charles |
| August Schellenberg | Sitting Bull |
| Duane Howard | Uncle |
| Aidan Quinn | Henry Dawes |
| Colm Feore | General Sherman |
| Fred Thompson | President Ulysses S. Grant |
| Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse | One Bull |
| Wayne Charles Baker | Jacob |
| Brian Stollery | Bishop Whipple |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Anna Paquin | Elaine Goodale |
| Chevez Ezaneh | Ohiyesa / Young Charles |
| August Schellenberg | Sitting Bull |
| Duane Howard | Uncle |
| Aidan Quinn | Henry Dawes |
| Colm Feore | General Sherman |
| Fred Thompson | President Ulysses S. Grant |
| Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse | One Bull |
| Wayne Charles Baker | Jacob |
| Brian Stollery | Bishop Whipple |
| Shaun Johnston | Col. Nelson Miles |
| Gordon Tootoosis | Chief Red Cloud |
| Billy Merasty | Young Man Afraid |
| Morris Birdyellowhead | American Horse |
| Eddie Spears | Chasing Crane |
| Holly Bird | Scarlet Whirlwind |
| Sean Wei Mah | Bull Head |
| Star Birdyellowhead | Bull Head's Wife |
| Eric Schweig | Gall |
| Jayson Therrien | Soldier |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Yves Simoneau | Executive Producer |
| Tom Thayer | Executive Producer |
| Dick Wolf | Executive Producer |
| Clara George | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries, or Movie | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie | Won |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Movie | Won |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Non-Prosthetic) | Won |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score) | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Won |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Won |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie | Won |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
