Baptiste Garnier and the Indian Wars

Baptiste Garnier and the Indian Wars (2023)

Torn between his Sioux heritage and duty to the U.S. Army, Baptiste "Little Bat" Garnier navigates the brutal Indian wars. As allegiances blur, he confronts the heartrending costs of loyalty, identity, and a divided America.

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2023-09-01
  • Runtime: 0h 6min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Veteran Documentary Corps
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Sean Restivo

Summary

In 1866, as the U.S. modernized its military, the Army Reorganization Act allowed Native Americans to enlist as scouts, heralding a profound era of change. Amidst this backdrop, the film unfolds the story of Baptiste Garnier, a half Oglala Sioux, half French-Canadian scout known as "Little Bat." Torn between his Sioux roots and his U.S. allegiances, he navigated the brutal Indian wars and was at the heart of pivotal battles, including the tragic Wounded Knee massacre. Although perceived as a bridge between two worlds, Baptiste's duality often led him to make heartbreaking decisions. By the time of his untimely death in 1900, shot by a white bartender over a bar tab dispute, he epitomized the complex weave of identity and legacy, raising questions about the cost of serving two peoples in a divided America.

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  • Robert Keith Collins

    as Robert Keith Collins
Sound Dan Olmsted Sound Mixer
Directing Sean Restivo Director
Production Daniel L. Bernardi Producer
Editing Joshua Cardenas Colorist
Sound Dan Olmsted Sound Designer
Crew Jesse Collier Sutterley Post Production Supervisor
Production Birdy Wei-Ting Hung Line Producer
Editing Sean Restivo Editor
Crew Alexis Cabrera Digital Producer
Camera Isaac Billanfante Additional Camera
Crew William McNeil Cinematography

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