Standing Bear: A Fight for Justice and Native Rights in 1879 Nebraska

Production Details

Title: Standing Bear

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: May 2026

Filming Dates: aka “I AM A MAN”

Filming Location: Nebraska

Producer: Paul Green – Luca Matrundola – Warren Anzalone – Colby Coash – Burke Harr – Bart Daly – Gary Michael Walters – Paul

Writer/Director: Andrew Troy & Jim Sheridan

Cast: Chaske Spencer – Jessica Matten

CD: Rene Haynes

Synopsis: Set in Nebraska in 1879, the film will depict the true historical events surrounding Ponca Chief Standing Bear and his quest for justice, which sets the precedents for many civil rights cases to come in the U.S. I Am A Man tells the story of Chief Standing Bear, who escapes the reservation to honor his dead son’s last wish to be buried in the Ponca’s ancestral land, but he is captured. Chief Standing Bear soon learns the fight for freedom means challenging an Army general, Brigadier General George Crook, and the U.S. government in a court of law – and by taking the stand on his own behalf, he will unknowingly change the fate of all Native Americans forever.

Production Companies

Hell’s Kitchen Films

21 Mespil Road
Dublin 4
Ireland

hellskit@iol.ie
Phone: +353-1-667 5522

I Am A Man The Film LLC

21 Mespil Road
Dublin 4
Ireland

hellskit@iol.ie

Clear Cube Productions

paul@clearcubeproductions.com

TROY ENTERTAINMENT

info@troyent.com

Dviant Films

2221 10th Street
Santa Monica
Ca 90405

Phone: 310-500-9358 info@dviantfilms.com

Liquid Vision Pictures

7755 Oak Park Ave.
Van Nuys
CA 91406

Phone: 323-839-8681 wanzalone@liquidvisionpictures.com

Anonymous Content

8501 Washington Blvd.
Culver City
CA 90232

Phone: 310-558-6000 careers@anonymouscontent.com

About Standing Bear

This film, set in 1879 Nebraska, chronicles the true story of Ponca Chief Standing Bear. After his son’s death, Standing Bear feels compelled to honor his last wish by returning to their ancestral land for burial. Despite being captured for leaving the reservation, he recognizes the importance of his cause. Standing Bear’s determination leads him to challenge the U.S. government in court. By advocating for his right to freedom, he brings attention to the struggles faced by Native Americans, ultimately influencing future civil rights cases in the United States.