Season 1
1995 | 8 Episodes
500 Nations is an eight part documentary which explores the history of the indigenous peoples of North and Central America, from pre-Colombian times, through the period of European contact and colonization, to the end of the 19th century and the subjugation of the Plains Indians of North America. 500 Nations relies on historical texts, eyewitnesses accounts, pictorial sources and computer graphic reconstructions to explore the magnificent civilizations which flourished prior to contact with Western civilization, and to tell the dramatic and tragic story of the Native American nations' desperate attempts to retain their way of life against overwhelming odds.
Country: United States
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 1995
Also Known As: 500 Nations - Die Geschichte der Indianer, Intiaanikansat500 Nations, Indianfolk | See more »
Production Co: Santa Barbara Studios, Tig Productions
1995 | 8 Episodes
Nominee
Artios Award
Best Casting for TV Miniseries
Nominee
TCA Award
Outstanding Achievement in Specials