Many mysteries surround her. More mountains, lakes and streams bear her name
than any other North American woman. Across the Nation statues have
been erected in honor of her memory.
This one hour program explores the life of Sacagawea from the rich
oral history of the Augadika Shoshoni, Mandan Hidatsa and the Nez
Perce Native American tribes, as well as the historical account taken
from the journals of the Corps of Discovery.
Lori Joyce of Idanha Films, along with Idahoptv director/videographer Alan Austin and co-producer John Crancer traveled five states, Idaho, Montana, N. Dakota, Wyoming and Oregon to gather the footage for the film. Native American singer-songwriter Rita Coolidge, winner of two Grammy Awards, narrates the unfolding story shot on location.