'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee' wins five Emmys

Monday, September 17, 2007  

"Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," the HBO adaptation of the best-selling book by Dee Brown, won five Emmys, including Outstanding Made For Television Movie.

None of the actors, however, were recognized. August Schellenberg, who portrayed Sitting Bill, was the only Native nominee.

"Wounded Knee" was nominated for 17 Emmys, the most of any television production.

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee Wins Five Emmy Awards (Malibu Arts Review 9/17)

Relevant Links:
Emmys - http://www.emmys.tv
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, HBO - http://www.hbo.com/films/burymyheart
Adam Beach, official message board - http://www.adam-beach.com/beach_talk

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