The movie had several Lakota advisers to ensure that all of the Native American dress and props were authentic to the time and to the Lakota Nation.
Was the first movie in the 27 year history of the Hollywood-based Political Film Society to win Best Film in both categories...Peace and Human Rights.
Was asked by the Smithsonian Institution to be included in the collection of the National Museum of the American Indian.
Was the first movie of its type to be invited by the NAACP to be considered for an Image Award.
One of a handful of films that have used the authentic Lakota language with four Native Lakota speakers on set providing the translations and pronunciations.