A Promising Life: Coming of Age with America

Jean Baptiste Charbonneau navigates the complexities of his dual heritage as the son of Sacagawea and a French fur-trapper. Living between the "civilized" life of his godfather, William Clark, and the untamed frontier beyond St. Louis, he grapples with the injustices faced by native tribes. His journey forces him to confront his identity and decide which aspect of his heritage holds greater significance in a rapidly changing world.