The American Buffalo

Year: 1000

Runtime: 234 mins

Language: English

Director: Ken Burns

Documentary

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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