Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed
In 1879, the American Indian lived under severe handicaps: having no legal status as a human being and with the requirement to stay on reservations. Defying the law, Ponca Chief Standing Bear leads his people off their disease-ridden reservation. Though they're captured, the Poncas are given three days to find a lawyer and find a legal way to become their own people once again.
- Overview
- Cast
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Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 23, 1961
Genres
Drama
Original Title
Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed
Director
Tom Donovan
Description
In 1879, the American Indian lived under severe handicaps: having no legal status as a human being and with the requirement to stay on reservations. Defying the law, Ponca Chief Standing Bear leads his people off their disease-ridden reservation. Though they're captured, the Poncas are given three days to find a lawyer and find a legal way to become their own people once again.
