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On occasion, I become aware of
a recent publication, or in this case a DVD, that I feel
may be of interest to the collectors who visit our site
and is an important addition to the body of knowledge
that enhances our appreciation of our nation’s history.
Such is the case with the
recent release of the AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF SITTING
BULL BY GREAT GRANDSON - PART ONE on DVD. This
biography is the latest production of an ongoing effort
to capture on media a permanent recording of the oral
family histories of the Lakota people.
In this presentation, “PART
ONE: The Making of a Leader”
Ernie LaPointe, Sitting Bull's only living lineal great grandson, shares
the oral history related to him by his mother, Sitting
Bull's lineal granddaughter and explains how his great
grandfather came to be a leader of the Lakota. Part
two of this recorded biography, and a published
biography of Sitting Bull authored by Mr. LaPointe, are
expected to be released in the near future. In the
above photograph
taken by Adam Nadel, Ernie
LaPointe is shown holding a photograph of his famous
great grandfather.
Part one has received a number
of very positive reviews as can be read on the link
listed below, and is being recommended as an integral
addition to any serious library focused on the Lakota
people and the events that unfolded during the 19th
Century on the northern plains of the American West.
As one of the key historical
figures during this turbulent period, Sitting Bull’s
story has been told from many perspectives and has been
subject to many interpretations, shrouding the man in
layers of myth, mystery, and more than a few
misconceptions. Here for the first time is the family’s
memory of the man they knew first and foremost as father
and grandfather. The man who shared their days,
cherished his family and coped with a rapidly changing
world around him. This family history, held close and
private these many years until the tensions of that
period had eased with the passage of time, now provides
a unique insight into the personage of Sitting Bull, and
makes a significant contribution to further complete the
overall social and historical fabric of our nation.
This DVD is available for
$23.95 and can be ordered through REEL CONTACT at:
http://www.reelcontact.com/product_info.php?products_id=33&osCsid=b34a35c0a0e3a30fff82b002bebf091b
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