The American Buffalo
“Spirit of a people. A story of resilience.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
2023 – 2023
Premiered: Mon, Oct 16, 2023
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Into the Storm”
By 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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-12
Cast & Creators
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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)
Gene Jones
(voice)
Carolyn McCormick
(voice)
Craig Mellish
(voice)
Jon Proudstar
(voice)
Chaske Spencer
(voice)
Richard Ray Whitman
(voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buddy Squires
Craig Mellish
Julie A. Dunfey, Ken Burns
Department Leadership Roster
Julie A. Dunfey
Producer
Ken Burns
Producer
Craig Mellish
Editor
Buddy Squires
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is The American Buffalo about?
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.
How many seasons does The American Buffalo have?
The American Buffalo comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The American Buffalo?
Key cast members in The American Buffalo include N. Scott Momaday, Peter Coyote, Adam Arkin, Tantoo Cardinal, Tim Clark.
Who created or directed The American Buffalo?
The American Buffalo was developed and directed by Not specified.