A historic battle considered by many as one of the most grievous atrocities in United States history is tackled in the HBO original movie Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.
The many clashes and battles between the pioneer white settlers and the American Indians is interesting fodder for movies and TV series - after all the subject is based on historical events and boasts of great wars, tragedy and human drama - yet not many filmmakers want to delve into it as it shows a darker side of American history.
