Bonanza, Season 9., Episode 18. The Burning Sky
That is from the TV Series called Bonanza, Season 9., Episode 18. The Burning Sky (USA 1968) Stepfather Aaron M/m stepson Bridger, beating with his belt, unknown position, off-screen, tears. There are only heard sounds of the corporal punishment. The primary reason for the punishment was that the stepson Bridger had formed a friendship with a Native American woman named Moon. Aaron Gore punished the boy for several other reasons too: Associating with Native Americans. Aaron harbors a deep hatred toward them and forbade the boy from having any contact with them. Giving away his lucky charm: Bridger gave Moon a charm (an indigenous artifact) that he found in a box at home. Aaron considered this the theft of his personal property. Accepting gifts and teachings: Moon made Bridger a waterwheel and taught him how to track, which Aaron viewed as unacceptable. Talking back: When Aaron claimed that the Native Americans smelled, Bridger retorted that Moon actually smelled nice, ...