Sitting Bull Docuseries Featuring Local Lakota Actor Michael Spears Premieres at SGU
By: Teddie Rae Herman, SGU Media.
MISSION - The two-part epic docuseries Sitting Bull, starring local Lakota actor Michael Spears as the renowned Lakota leader Sitting Bull, premiered at Sinte Gleska University’s Lakota Studies Tipi Theater on September 11, 2026. The screening, coordinated by the SGU Lakota Language Club, was free and open to the public, giving community members an opportunity to view the highly anticipated production.
The first part of the docuseries was shown during the premiere, with the second and final part scheduled to show on October 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lakota Studies Tipi Theater, which the public is invited to attend for free.
Following the screening, Spears, a member of the Kul Wičaša Lakota from the Lower Brulé Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, participated in a question-and-answer session with audience members. Attendees had the opportunity to ask Spears about his experience portraying Sitting Bull, his role in the production, and the making of the docuseries. The Q&A provided a chance for those in attendance to hear directly from Spears about his involvement in bringing the story of Sitting Bull to the screen.
After the Q&A, Spears spent time visiting with audience members, taking photos with individuals and signing autographs. His time with attendees provided an opportunity for community members to meet the local Lakota actor and personally connect with the person portraying one of the most significant figures in Lakota history.
Spears is a Lakota Studies instructor at SGU and a 2026 graduate of Sinte Gleska University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Lakota Studies. He was also named SGU’s 2026 Student of the Year.
Michael Spears, star of Sitting Bull, a two-part epic docuseries executive-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions and narrated by Mo Brings Plenty, an Oglala Lakota television, film, and stage actor, introduces himself to the audience at the premiere of the show, held at Sinte Gleska University's Lakota Studies Tipi Theatre on September 11, 2026. The SGU Lakota Language Club organized the very anticipated event.
Local Lakota actor Michael Spears, who stars as Sitting Bull in the two-part docuseries Sitting Bull, speaks with audience members during a question-and-answer session following the September 11 premiere at Sinte Gleska University’s Lakota Studies Tipi Theater. The first part of the docuseries was shown during the event, with the second part scheduled for October 23, 2026, at 6:30 pm. Audience members had the opportunity to ask Spears questions about his role and his experience bringing the story of Sitting Bull to the screen.
A fan from the Yankton Sioux Tribe traveled to Sinte Gleska University to meet local Lakota actor Michael Spears at the September 11, 2026, premiere of the two-part docuseries Sitting Bull. Pictured with Spears at the event, she had the opportunity to meet and greet the actor following the screening at SGU’s Lakota Studies Tipi Theater.
A young fan happily poses with Lakota actor Michael Spears during the premiere and meet-and-greet for the two-part docuseries Sitting Bull, held September 11, 2026, at Sinte Gleska University’s Lakota Studies Tipi Theater. He was excited for the opportunity to meet Spears and capture the special moment with a photo.
Local actor Michael Spears, a member of the Kul Wičaša Lakota from the Lower Brulé Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, signs autographs following the recent premiere of Sitting Bull at Sinte Gleska University’s Lakota Studies Tipi Theater on September 11, 2026. The first part of the two-part docuseries was shown during the premiere, with the second part scheduled for October 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakota Studies Tipi Theater. The public is invited to attend the screening, which will include a question-and-answer session followed by a meet-and-greet with Spears.
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