N. Scott Momaday
Narrator (voice)
Series
Watch The American Buffalo (2023) Online
Synopsis
“Spirit of a people. A story of resilience.”
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.
Episodes
Miniseries
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1. Blood MemoryNow viewing2023-10-161h 57m7.0For untold generations, America's national mammal sustained the lives of Native people, whose cultures were intertwined with the animal. Newcomers to the continent bring a different view of the natural world, and the buffalo are driven to the brink of extinction.
2. Into the Storm2023-10-172h8.0By the late 1880s, the buffalo that once numbered in the tens of millions is teetering on the brink of extinction. But a diverse and unlikely collection of Americans start a movement that rescues the national mammal from disappearing forever.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)
Adam Arkin
(voice)
Tantoo Cardinal
(voice)
No photo 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)
Gene Jones
(voice)
Carolyn McCormick
(voice)
No photo Craig Mellish
(voice)
Jon Proudstar
(voice)
Chaske Spencer
(voice)
Richard Ray Whitman
(voice)
Availability
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The American Buffalo available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does The American Buffalo have?
The American Buffalo has 1 season and 2 episodes.
When did The American Buffalo first air?
The American Buffalo first aired in 2023.
Is The American Buffalo still running?
The American Buffalo's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The American Buffalo?
The American Buffalo is classified as Documentary, Crime, War & Politics.