The American Buffalo
Spirit of a people. A story of resilience.
Overview
The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world—and the unforgettable characters who pointed the nation in a different direction.
Seasons & Episodes
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Cast & Crew
N. Scott Momaday
Narrator (voice)
Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)
Adam Arkin
(voice)
Tantoo Cardinal
(voice)
Tim Clark
(voice)
Tokala Black Elk
(voice)
Jeff Daniels
(voice)
Hope Davis
(voice)
Paul Giamatti
(voice)
Murphy Guyer
(voice)
Michael Horse
(voice)
Derek Jacobi
(voice)
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The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people...
The American Buffalo has 1 season with 2 episodes.
The American Buffalo premiered on October 16, 2023.
No, The American Buffalo has ended. The final episode aired on October 17, 2023.
The American Buffalo originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The American Buffalo has a rating of 7.4/10 based on user reviews.
The American Buffalo is classified as Documentary, Crime, War & Politics.