[04/17/25 - 09:02 AM] The History Channel to Premiere Epic 2-Part Documentary Event "Sitting Bull" Beginning on Tuesday May 27 at 9PM ET/PT Executive Produced by Appian Way Productions The four-hour documentary series charts the heroic life and legacy of the renowned leader of the Lakota people from his origins as a tribal warrior, to his involvement in defending native lands, to his leadership in guiding the Lakota people through a tumultuous time in American history.
[via press release from History]
THE HISTORY CHANNEL(TM) TO PREMIERE EPIC 2-PART DOCUMENTARY EVENT "SITTING BULL" BEGINNING ON TUESDAY MAY 27 AT 9PM ET/PT EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY APPIAN WAY PRODUCTIONS
NARRATED BY MO BRINGS PLENTY, DOCUMENTARY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE EXPLORATION INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF THE RENOWNED LEADER OF THE LAKOTA PEOPLE
New York, NY - April 17, 2025 - The HISTORY Channel(TM) is set to premiere its new epic, two-night documentary event executive produced by Appian Way Productions on Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28 at 9pm ET/PT. Narrated by Mo Brings Plenty ("Yellowstone") and starring Kul Wičaša Lakota actor Michael Spears ("Dances with Wolves," "1923"), the four-hour documentary series charts the heroic life and legacy of the renowned leader of the Lakota people from his origins as a tribal warrior, to his involvement in defending native lands, to his leadership in guiding the Lakota people through a tumultuous time in American history. "Sitting Bull" is also executive produced by Crystal Echo Hawk, Larry Pourier, Dee Jay Two Bears and Stephen David Entertainment, and in partnership with IllumiNative and GroupM Motion Entertainment.
The documentary event will premiere as part of the network's "HISTORY Honors 250," a multiplatform initiative which includes long-form and short-form programming, digital and social content, custom partnerships, premium events and more leading up to the landmark 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in July 2026.
"Sitting Bull" offers an overarching exploration of the remarkable life and accomplishments of the fiercely brave yet humble Lakota chief. In the mid-19th century, as American settlers continued their westward expansion, they began encroaching upon Native territories. Amid this turmoil, a legendary Lakota leader rose to defend his people, their culture, and their way of life. Unyielding in his resolve, he united Native Nations in an extraordinary alliance, lead them in the historic Battle of Little Bighorn against US Army General George Armstrong Custer, gained worldwide fame with Buffalo Bill Cody, and courageously fought against seemingly impossible odds. Told through expert interviews, dramatic yet authentic scripted sequences, and supplemented by rich archival material, "Sitting Bull'' details the seminal moments and key figures in Native American history including the Washita Massacre, renowned warrior Crazy Horse, the Battle of Cedar Creek and the Wounded Knee Massacre.
A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights to "Sitting Bull."
"Sitting Bull" is produced for The HISTORY Channel by Stephen David Entertainment and Appian Way Productions, in partnership with IllumiNative and GroupM Motion Entertainment. Stephen David is executive producer for Stephen David Entertainment. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson and Phillip Watson serve as executive producers for Appian Way Productions. Crystal Echo Hawk is executive producer for IllumiNative. Dee Jay Two Bears of Creative Native Network and Larry Pourier also serve as executive producers. Richard Foster and Chet Fenster serve as executive producers for GroupM Motion Entertainment. Mary E. Donahue and Zachary Behr are executive producers for The HISTORY Channel.
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