I Am a Man
A depiction of the Ponca’s “Trail of Tears” march that led to the 1879 landmark trial of Standing Bear vs. the United States of America. This mostly unknown legal case helped all Native Americans to be considered “human beings” under the law, also setting legal precedent for many future civil rights matters within the U.S. courts.
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I Am a Man
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Planned
Genres
Drama, History
Original Title
I Am a Man
Production Companies
Troy Entertainment, Hell’s Kitchen Limited, Hell's Kitchen
Director
Jim Sheridan
Description
A depiction of the Ponca’s “Trail of Tears” march that led to the 1879 landmark trial of Standing Bear vs. the United States of America. This mostly unknown legal case helped all Native Americans to be considered “human beings” under the law, also setting legal precedent for many future civil rights matters within the U.S. courts.
