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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
