Baptiste Garnier and the Indian Wars

Synopsis

In 1866, as the U.S. modernized its military, the Army Reorganization Act allowed Native Americans to enlist as scouts, heralding a profound era of change. Amidst this backdrop, the film unfolds the story of Baptiste Garnier, a half Oglala Sioux, half French-Canadian scout known as "Little Bat." Torn between his Sioux roots and his U.S. allegiances, he navigated the brutal Indian wars and was at the heart of pivotal battles, including the tragic Wounded Knee massacre. Although perceived as a bridge between two worlds, Baptiste's duality often led him to make heartbreaking decisions. By the time of his untimely death in 1900, shot by a white bartender over a bar tab dispute, he epitomized the complex weave of identity and legacy, raising questions about the cost of serving two peoples in a divided America.

Main Cast

Robert Keith Collins

Robert Keith Collins

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Sean Restivo
Editing	Editor	Sean Restivo
	Colorist	Joshua Cardenas
Production	Producer	Daniel L. Bernardi
	Line Producer	Birdy Hung
Crew	Post Production Supervisor	Jesse Collier Sutterley
	Cinematography	William McNeil
	Digital Producer	Alexis Cabrera
Camera	Additional Camera	Isaac Billanfante
Sound	Sound Designer	Dan Olmsted
	Sound Mixer	Dan Olmsted
Department	Role	Name

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