Sitting Bull

S1 E3: One of the last great leaders of the Native American Resistance, Sitting Bull earned his place in history with a stunning victory at the Battle at Little Bighorn. However, his life was made up of much more than just a single battle. In this compelling program, Biography journeys back to the fading days of the Old West for a comprehensive history of the celebrated Sioux medicine man. Hear period accounts that narrate his many battles with early settlers, and learn how he revised the Native American defense strategy to create more effective fighters. Finally, discover how he masterminded the victory at Custer's Last Stand and trace the tragic last days of his life, from his role in Buffalo Bill's "Wild West Show" to his captivity and subsequent death. Sitting Bull: Chief of the Lakota Nation is a moving and remarkable portrait of one of the last great Native American warriors.