"The Sand Creek Massacre" is an award-winning examination of an open wound in the souls of the Cheyenne and Arapaho people as told from their perspective. On November 29, 1864, Colorado troops savagely slaughtered over 400 peace-seeking Cheyenne and Arapaho babies, children, people with disabilities, women, and elders under its protection. This act became known as the Sand Creek Massacre. This film chronicles that horrific 19th century event for the first time in history and its affect on the 21st century struggle for respectful coexistence between white and Native American plains culture.

"I watched your Sand Creek Massacre film this morning--it literally had me in tears---especially the part about Broken Shoulder's son and the parts about the mutilation of the women--very moving--then it made me angry" said Mary Wickenkamp, attorney-at-law. She added, "The Sand Creek Massacre is plenty intriguing on its own--but prior to seeing your film, I had no idea of the savagery of the American soldiers--it made me ashamed."

Bonnie Weinstein, Bay Area United Against War, said, "Our group was so impressed with your film that we are now planning a showing of just your film alone--featuring it with a discussion of the event and the powerful impact it has had on the politics of our country-- whether we realize it or not." She went on to say, "We feel that your film illustrates the true nature of the rulers of this country from its very inception. And that the oppression still exists just as the body parts of these great ancestors are still in the Smithsonian."

Loyce Hopkins, 9th grade Dallas school teacher said, "I viewed your Sand Creek Massacre film and it is excellent. After we get thru the first 6 wks. of school , I will show it to my students and talk to them about the Massacre and give them parts of the Lesson Plans...I'm interested in THEIR Perceptions/Misconceptions of this event..."

The Film and Video Center of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian has requested that the award- winning "The Sand Creek Massacre" documentary film be entered in its 14th Native American Film + Video Festival to be held in New York City, March 26— 29, 2009.

The Festival features films and video productions of all genres from North, Central and South America, and Hawai’i. It showcases productions by Native media makers, as well as community projects, broadcast productions, and other works reflecting Native perspectives, and brings together participants from the four directions for screenings, workshops and special events. All programs are free to the public.

Award-winning writer/filmmaker, Donald L. Vasicek, who wrote, directed, and produced "The Sand Creek Massacre" said, "Since "The Sand Creek Massacre" documentary film project was made to inform, educate and create awareness of American native people and the genocide of them, this invitation enhances the exposure of the Cheyenne and Arapaho cultures to all people, and, in turn, helps insure that they will never leave this earth."

Vasicek is presently working on "Ghosts of Sand Creek", a feature film he also plans on making into a two-hour, six episode mini-series/documentary film.

Vasicek's SandCreekMassacre.net provides detailed information about the Sand Creek Massacre including witness accounts, still images, "The Sand Creek Massacre" award-winning trailer and documentary short, etc.