How the West was Lost (1993)
- Original title
- How the West Was Lost
- Country
- United States
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
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How it feels
A documentary miniseries that covers the westward expansion of the United States in the 1800s, focusing on the experiences of Native American tribes. It uses archival photographs and personal stories to show family and tribal histories.
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What happens
How the West was Lost is a 1993 television documentary miniseries about the westward expansion across the North American continent during the latter half of the 19th Century from the point of view of the Native American peoples. The episodes used "more than 1,200 rare archival photographs, creating images that enhance the first-hand and personal tales of family and tribal history." It was directed by Chris Wheeler and Sonny Hutchison and narrated by Peter Thomas. It was produced by KUSA-TV for the Discovery Channel. The series won the Cable ACE award for "Educational Special or Series" in 1994. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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