Through compelling reenactments, stunning HD views of the northern plains and a haunting soundtrack by Peter Kater, “Triumph and Tragedy” breaks down the complexities of an iconic American story and offers a fresh, insightful and emotional treatment of the battlefield one historian refers to as”ground zero of the Indian wars.”

Narrated by actor Adam Beach, this 23-minute film tells the story of the North American fur trade through the eyes of a modern day Ojibwe who proudly recounts the stories of his ancestors.

This film explores the remarkable achievements of the Ancient Sonoran Desert People, highlighting their ingenuity to transform from hunter/gatherers to desert farmers; and shows how Casa Grande Ruins is considered to be sacred by modern day tribes.