The History Channel’s set a May 27, 2025 premiere date for a two-part documentary series focused on the life of Sitting Bull. Yellowstone‘s Mo Brings Plenty serves as narrator, and 1923‘s Michael Spears stars as the titular character.
Part one airs on Tuesday, May 27th at 9pm ET/PT, and part two follows on Wednesday, May 28th at 9pm ET/PT.
The History Channel offers this description: “Sitting Bull offers an overarching exploration of the remarkable life and accomplishments of the fiercely brave yet humble Lakota chief. In the mid-19th century, as American settlers continued their westward expansion, they began encroaching upon Native territories. Amid this turmoil, a legendary Lakota leader rose to defend his people, their culture, and their way of life. Unyielding in his resolve, he united Native Nations in an extraordinary alliance, led them in the historic Battle of Little Bighorn against US Army General George Armstrong Custer, gained worldwide fame with Buffalo Bill Cody, and courageously fought against seemingly impossible odds.
Told through expert interviews, dramatic yet authentic scripted sequences, and supplemented by rich archival material, Sitting Bull details the seminal moments and key figures in Native American history, including the Washita Massacre, renowned warrior Crazy Horse, the Battle of Cedar Creek, and the Wounded Knee Massacre.”
Stephen David Entertainment and Appian Way Productions, in partnership with IllumiNative and GroupM Motion Entertainment, produce the docuseries. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, Phillip Watson, Crystal Echo Hawk, Dee Jay Two Bears, Larry Pourier, Richard Foster, Chet Fenster, Mary E. Donahue, and Zachary Behr serve as executive producers.