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History Channel Docuseries ‘Sitting Bull’ Features Some of Robbie Robertson’s Final Music


The upcoming History Channel docuseries 'Sitting Bull' includes a musical collaboration between Sebastian Robertson and his father, Robbie Robertson.

The History Channel’s upcoming two-part docuseries Sitting Bull traces the epic life of the legendary Lakota chief as he fights for his people’s freedom, unifies warring Native Nations against the U.S. government’s efforts to steal their land, battles U.S. Army General George Armstrong Custer, and makes history at the Battle of Cedar Creek in 1876. The story is told through interviews with experts, and scripted recreations of historic events featuring Kul Wičaša Lakota actor Michael Spears as Wounded Knee. “Harnessing the words of his mother, our people and the rhythm of our lives in all existences we created our final piece of music together… or maybe, just maybe there’s more to come.

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