The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy

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"The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy" is a 2006 documentary by director Chip Richie. It presents the history of the forcible removal and relocation of Cherokee people from southeastern states of the United States to territories west of the Mississippi River.

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[edit] Historical context

This removal in the 1830s has been popularly referred to as the "Trail of Tears." It followed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This action was part of a larger United States policy of [[Indian removal].

[edit] Performers

Actor James Earl Jones narrated the film. Other celebrities providing voices for the film include Rita Coolidge, James Garner, Crystal Gayle and Wilma Mankiller. The film includes speech in the Cherokee language.

[edit] Details

  • MPAA rating: none
  • Running time: 115 minutes

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