"Cheyenne and Arapaho Sand Creek Massacre accounts of U. S. soldiers brutality headed for Virginia"

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 17, 2007 --

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"Cheyenne and Arapaho Sand Creek Massacre accounts of U. S. soldiers brutality headed for Virginia"

March 17, 2007 -- CENTENNIAL, CO -- A new documentary film based on an award-winning documentary short film, "The Sand Creek Massacre", and driven by Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho people who tell their version about what happened during the Sand Creek Massacre via their oral histories, is going to be screened at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia on March 28, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Donald L. Vasicek, the director and producer, will attend the screening and conduct a discussion about filmmaking and native studies in relation to the Sand Creek Massacre after the screening.

"I watched your Sand Creek Massacre film this morning--it literally had me in tears---especially the part about Broken Shoulder's son and the parts about the mutilation of the women--very moving--then it made me angry" said Mary Wickenkamp, attorney-at-law. She added, "The Sand Creek Massacre is plenty intriguing on its own--but prior to seeing your film, I had no idea of the savagery of the American soldiers--it made me ashamed."

Bonnie Weinstein, Bay Area United Against War, said, "Our group was so impressed with your film that we are now planning a showing of just your film alone--featuring it with a discussion of the event and the powerful impact it has had on the politics of our country--whether we realize it or not." She went on to say, "We feel that your film illustrates the true nature of the rulers of this country from its very inception. And that the oppression still exists just as the body parts of these great ancestors are still in the Smithsonian."

Loyce Hopkins, 9th grade Dallas school teacher said, "I viewed your Sand Creek Massacre film and it is excellent. After we get thru the first 6 wks. of school , I will show it to my students and talk to them about the Massacre and give them parts of the
Lesson Plans...I'm interested in THEIR Perceptions/Misconceptions of this event..."

"A passive approach in making of the film was incorporated in order to reach people of all ages, but yet show what really happened at Sand Creek, said Vasicek, an award-winning writer/filmmaker. "A fourth grade class that viewed the film with parents and faculty were glued to the screen. After the screening, the kids asked me several questions. One fourth grade girl asked me, "Why do people hate Indians?"

I responded, "Because they haven't taken time to learn about them."

Chief Eugene Blackbear, Sr., Cheyenne, who starred as Chief Black Kettle in "The Last of the Dogmen" also starring Tom Berenger and Barbara Hershey and "Dr. Colorado", Tom Noel, University of Colorado history professor, are featured.

A clip can be viewed and the film can be ordered for $24.95 plus $4.95 for shipping and handling at http://www.fullduck.com/node/53. Accompanying lesson plans/curriculum are also available.

Vasicek's web site, http://www.donvasicek.com, provides detailed information about the Sand Creek Massacre including various still images particularly on the Sand Creek Massacre home page and on the proposal page.

Olympus Films+, LLC is dedicated to writing and producing quality products that serve to educate others about the human condition.

Contact:

Donald L. Vasicek
Olympus Films+, LLC
7078 South Fairfax Street
Centennial, CO 80122
http://us.imdb.com/Name?Vasicek,+Don
http://www.donvasicek.com
dvasicek@earthlink.net
303-903-2103
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More information can be found online at http://http://www.fullduck.com/node/53

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