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The Real West - Season 1

Series: Real West
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Episodes
66
Rating
TVPG
Year
1992
Language
English
Publisher
History

About

The myths, legends, and realities of the Old West come alive in "The Real West" with Kenny Rogers. Through original footage, authentic diaries, paintings, photos, and expert commentary, the adventure of our most fabled era is reawakened.

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1. The Real West: Red Cloud

46m

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The legendary saga of Oglala Chief Red Cloud--fierce and proud leader in both war and peace.

2. The Great Cheyenne Nations: Most Feared of All

43m

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The Cheyenne Indians were perhaps the greatest warrior nation of the 19th century.

3. Crazy Horse

44m

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The true story of Crazy Horse, the legendary warrior, mystic, and martyr who led the Sioux to victory over General Custer at Little Bighorn.

4. The Great Cheyenne Nations: The Fight to Survive

46m

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Starved by the buffalo hunter's greed and driven from their homeland, the hardfighting Southern Cheyenne struggled to maintain peace on the plains. But for Colonel John Chivington, there could be no peace until every Indian was wiped out.

5. The Real West: The Donner Party

46m

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From hell and back, the saga of what a group of settlers had to endure on the way to the Promised Land. Kenny Rogers hosts.

6. The Trail of Tears

46m

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Their cultures lived and thrived in the America's southeast for thousands of years before Europeans arrived. But for the "Five Civilized Tribes", Congress mandated banishment, hardship, and a long walk to death.

7. The Real West: Legends and Folklore of the Old West

46m

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Legendary figures and tales of the romantic Old West come alive through the use of film clips, photos, drawings, and reenactments. Includes portraits of Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Geronimo.

8. Sitting Bull and the Great Sioux Nation

47m

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Profile of the great Sioux warrior and mystic medicine man who led his people in a bloody struggle for survival against the encroachment of the white man's "civilization". Includes the story of his victory over Custer at Little Bighorn.

9. The Real West: Mountain Meadows Massacre

47m

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An investigation into the brutal murder of 128 westward-bound pioneers in southern Utah, and how Mormon leaders conspired to keep the horrible crime secret.

10. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

46m

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The real-life adventures of the man who considered himself the smartest, funniest, and most popular outlaw in the West, and his ladies' man sidekick.

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