The Dakota Conflict
Synopsis
In 1862, when Minnesota was still a young state, the people of the Eastern Dakota Nation had been relegated to a reservation on a narrow strip of land along the Minnesota River. Times were hard and Dakota families went hungry. When the U.S. government broke its promises and failed to send treaty payments, some of the Dakota went to war against the white settlers. Many Dakota did not join in, choosing to aid and protect settlers instead. The fighting lasted six weeks and many people on both sides were killed or fled the state. 1600 Dakota were imprisoned in a camp below Fort Snelling in present day Minneapolis. Dakota men were tried in a military court and on December 26, 1862, thirty-eight were hanged in Mankato in the largest mass execution in U.S. history.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kristian Berg
- Screenplay & Story
- Kristian Berg
- Original Title
- The Dakota Conflict
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- Video Finders, PBS, Twin Cities Public Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kristian Berg
Kristian Berg
Department Leadership Roster
Kristian Berg
Director
Kristian Berg
Writer
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What is The Dakota Conflict about?
In 1862, when Minnesota was still a young state, the people of the Eastern Dakota Nation had been relegated to a reservation on a narrow strip of land along the Minnesota River. Times were hard and Dakota families went hungry. When the U.S. government broke its promises and failed to send treaty payments, some of the Dakota went to war against the white settlers. Many Dakota did not join in, choosing to aid and protect settlers instead. The fighting lasted six weeks and many people on both sides were killed or fled the state. 1600 Dakota were imprisoned in a camp below Fort Snelling in present day Minneapolis. Dakota men were tried in a military court and on December 26, 1862, thirty-eight were hanged in Mankato in the largest mass execution in U.S. history.
Who directed The Dakota Conflict?
The Dakota Conflict was directed by Kristian Berg.
Who stars in The Dakota Conflict?
The principal cast of The Dakota Conflict includes Garrison Keillor, Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman, Sally Wingert, James Stonewell, Kevin Kling.
When was The Dakota Conflict released and how long is it?
The Dakota Conflict was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.