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Baptiste Garnier and the Indian Wars

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Calorie Rating: 8
Released: 2023-09-01
Running Time: 6 Minutes
Budget: 22000
Homepage: http://www.eldoradofilms.com
Studios: Veteran Documentary Corps, El Dorado Films,


In 1866, as the U.S. modernized its military, the Army Reorganization Act allowed Native Americans to enlist as scouts, heralding a profound era of change. Amidst this backdrop, the film unfolds the story of Baptiste Garnier, a half Oglala Sioux, half French-Canadian scout known as "Little Bat." Torn between his Sioux roots and his U.S. allegiances, he navigated the brutal Indian wars and was at the heart of pivotal battles, including the tragic Wounded Knee massacre. Although perceived as a bridge between two worlds, Baptiste's duality often led him to make heartbreaking decisions. By the time of his untimely death in 1900, shot by a white bartender over a bar tab dispute, he epitomized the complex weave of identity and legacy, raising questions about the cost of serving two peoples in a divided America.

Director / Directors



Cast

Robert Keith Collins
Character: Robert Keith Collins


Production and Crew

Jesse Collier Sutterley
Post Production Supervisor

Isaac Billanfante
Additional Camera
William McNeil
Cinematography

Dan Olmsted
Sound Designer
Dan Olmsted
Sound Mixer

Alexis Cabrera
Digital Producer