Explore one of the most powerful and defining chapters in American history. This powerful epic adventure unfolds as told through the struggles, triumphs, and heartaches of two families as they journey in search of the American dream. The Wheelers venture west from Virginia in 1825, while the Lakota tribe grapples with the arrival of white settlers; the story continues over the next 65 years, climaxing with the massacre at Wounded Knee.

DVD release of the 2005 television miniseries. Special features: the making of "Into the West" ; The communication gap ; the cast of "Into the West" ; music video World on fire (featuring Sarah McLachlan and Robbie Robertson); promotional material; photo gallery; credits.

Disc. 1. Ep. 1. Wheel to the stars / producer, David A. Rosemont ; writer, William Mastrosimone ; director, Robert Dornhelm. ep. 2. Manifest destiny / producer, Larry Rapaport, David A. Rosemont ; writer, Cyrus Nowrasteh ; director, Simon Wincer -- disc 2. ep. 3. Dreams & schemes / producer, Larry Rapaport, David A. Rosemont ; writer, Craig Storper ; director, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan. ep. 4. Hell on wheels / producer, Larry Rapaport, David A. Rosemont writer, Kirk Ellis ; director, Michael W. Watkins. -- disc 3. ep. 5. Casualties of war / producer, Larry Rapaport, David A. Rosemont ; writer, William Mastrosimone ; director, Timothy Van Patten. ep. 6. Ghost dance / producer, Larry Rapaport, David A. Rosemont ; writer, William Mastrosimone ; director, Jeremy Podeswa -- disc 4. special features.