UPRISING

Cinemavixion Review

In "Uprising" (2023), director Christopher Forbes delivers a stark portrayal of the events leading to the Dakota War of 1862. The film, co-written by Forbes, meticulously details how the United States Congress's diversion of funds towards the Civil War, coupled with the cessation of treaty payments to the Dakota people, plunged them into a desperate struggle for survival. This narrative focuses on the ensuing uprising, a tragic chapter often referred to as the "Indian Wars," highlighting the profound injustice and the fight for dignity waged by the Dakota nation against a government that reneged on its promises. Starring Leo Gunner Baker, Phil Boardman, and Peter B. Buckley, "Uprising" serves as a somber reminder of historical betrayals and the enduring resilience of indigenous peoples.