Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth

Synopsis

The story of Pocahontas has been passed down through the centuries. Her relationship with John Smith has been characterized as a romance that united two cultures and created lasting peace. However, the life of this American Indian princess was anything but a fairytale. Join us as we look beyond the fiction and reveal the real story of Pocahontas, a tale of kidnapping, conflict, starvation, ocean journeys, and the future of an entire civilization.

Director

Molly Hermann

Written by

Rob Lyall

Studio

Smithsonian Channel

Released

31 March 2017

Genres

History, Documentary