The Last Buffalo
Synopsis
For thousands of years, the Great Plains were home to countless numbers of American bison, but in the late 1800s, the number of bison dropped from nearly 30 million to just a few hundred in less than 100 years. What happened to place this national icon on the brink of extinction? Join us as we detail the events that led to this mass extermination. Then follow the story of William Temple Hornaday, a chief taxidermist at the Smithsonian Institution who headed west to hunt bison for the museum, but ended up saving the species instead.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Score
- Steven Faux
- Original Title
- The Last Buffalo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Warehouse 51, Smithsonian Channel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Faux
Paul Kiff
Steve Nicholls
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Kiff
Editor
Steve Nicholls
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Last Buffalo about?
For thousands of years, the Great Plains were home to countless numbers of American bison, but in the late 1800s, the number of bison dropped from nearly 30 million to just a few hundred in less than 100 years. What happened to place this national icon on the brink of extinction? Join us as we detail the events that led to this mass extermination. Then follow the story of William Temple Hornaday, a chief taxidermist at the Smithsonian Institution who headed west to hunt bison for the museum, but ended up saving the species instead.
Who directed The Last Buffalo?
The Last Buffalo was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Last Buffalo?
The principal cast of The Last Buffalo includes Tom Clarke Hill, Rowdy Held, Stephen Held.
When was The Last Buffalo released and how long is it?
The Last Buffalo was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Buffalo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Buffalo was composed by Steven Faux.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Buffalo?
The Last Buffalo holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).