Series: American Experience
Season: Season 21
Episode Number: 6
Air Date:
Duration: 55 min
In the spring of 1805, Tenskwatawa (actor Billy Merasty, Cree First Nation), a Shawnee, fell into a trance so deep that those around him believed he had died. When he finally stirred, the young prophet claimed to have met the Master of Life. He told those who crowded around to listen that the Indians were in dire straits because they had adopted white culture and rejected traditional spiritual ways.
Chris Eyre
Director
Ric Burns
Director
Ric Burns
Writer
Benjamin Bratt
Narrator (voice)
Michael Greyeyes
Tecumseh
Dwier Brown
Alex Meraz
Warrior
Billy Merasty
Warrior
Thosh Collins
Warrior