Tasunke Witko (Crazy Horse): A Documentary Film

Told from the perspective of contemporary Lakota people, the film explores the life of Crazy Horse (Tasunke Witko). Viewers see the natural world of the Dakotas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana that Crazy Horse knew. His spiritual nature is discussed, as are his unique qualities as a leader. The final portion of the film examines his role at the Battle of Little Bighorn, his resistance against reservation life, and his violent death at Fort Robinson in 1877. Lakota people share what Crazy Horse means in their world today. The film features original music created for this story. Sharing their insights are Lakota historians Jace DeCory, Donovin Sprague, Wilmer Mesteth and Whitney Recountre. View the full film on IMDb at A 2011 SD Film Festival Jury Award for South Dakota Significance, Tasunke Witko film was produced by TIE Media. Visit TIE Media at All music in the film was composed and recorded by Scott Simpson at Dancin’ Moon Studio in Spearfish, SD. All Rights Reserved Soundtrack available at: or Find more music by Scott Simpson at