Standing Bear - The Indigenous Thing Who Became a Native American Person. A Play

Standing Bear, the leader of the Ponca Indians, only wanted to honor his son's last wish; his destiny was to change the course of America's history.Over thirty Native Americans left the Indian Territories in Oklahoma with a corpse. Arrested and facing a trial where they would be sentenced to death, the group was deemed as "things" rather than people under the law. But amidst the despair, a mysterious meeting at 1 a.m. at the Omaha Daily Herald would change both their destiny and the nation's history.Based on true events, this sensational story follows the incredible journey of the Ponca Indians from agony to victory. This play addresses lovers of historical fiction and inspiring tales of triumph against all odds.