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The American Buffalo (1000) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1000 · 234 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Ken Burns
- Starring
- Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, Adam Arkin, Derek Jacobi, Tantoo Cardinal
Spanning centuries, the film follows the American buffalo—once the lifeblood of Native peoples—through its near‑extinction and the unexpected coalition that saved it. Through Ken Burns’ narration, viewers see the clash of two worldviews: the exploitation of nature versus reverence, and meet the remarkable individuals who redirected the nation’s attitude toward this iconic animal.
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