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‘1923’ Actor Michael Spears Talks ‘Sitting Bull’ Documentary, Working With Kevin Costner & More

  • The two-night documentary about Lakota chief Sitting Bull premieres May 27 and 28 on the History Channel.
  • The film seeks to address historical inaccuracies by authentically portraying the Lakota tribe and their language as fully realized human beings, set against a backdrop of current political challenges.
  • Narrated by Mo Brings Plenty, the series highlights Sitting Bull’s role as a leader during ongoing clashes with U.S. Troops, continuing until his passing in 1890 when he was 59 years old.
  • Executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions, the project highlights the Black Hills dispute, noting the Supreme Court agreed on its value as recently as 1980.
  • The documentary seeks to end propaganda against Sitting Bull while reflecting on Lakota history, culture, and ongoing resistance to land sales.
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‘1923’ Actor Michael Spears Talks ‘Sitting Bull’ Documentary, Working With Kevin Costner & More

Plus, the challenges facing the Lakota people, and why the History Channel two-parter means so much to him.

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KULR-TV broke the news in Billings, United States on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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