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The American Buffalo

Year
2023
Country
US
Language
en
Genre
Crime, Documentary, War & Politics
Rating
7.4/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Specials
2
Director
Ken Burns

Plot 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.

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Director

Ken Burns in The American BuffaloKen Burns

Cast & Key Characters

N. Scott Momaday in The American BuffaloN. Scott MomadayNarrator (voice)Peter Coyote in The American BuffaloPeter CoyoteNarrator (voice)Adam Arkin in The American BuffaloAdam Arkin(voice)Tantoo Cardinal in The American BuffaloTantoo Cardinal(voice)TCTim Clark(voice)Tokala Black Elk in The American BuffaloTokala Black Elk(voice)Jeff Daniels in The American BuffaloJeff Daniels(voice)Hope Davis in The American BuffaloHope Davis(voice)Paul Giamatti in The American BuffaloPaul Giamatti(voice)Murphy Guyer in The American BuffaloMurphy Guyer(voice)Michael Horse in The American BuffaloMichael Horse(voice)Derek Jacobi in The American BuffaloDerek Jacobi(voice)

Writers

Dayton Duncan in The American BuffaloDayton Duncan

Production

PBSFlorentine FilmsWETAMiramax

Season & Episode Breakdown

Specials 2 episodes
  1. 1 The American Buffalo: A Story of Resilience 2023-08-14
  2. 2 Homecoming 2023-08-14
Miniseries 2 episodes
  1. 1 Blood Memory 2023-10-16
  2. 2 Into the Storm 2023-10-17

Critical Reception & Ratings

The American Buffalo is rated 7.4 out of 10 by viewers — 14 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

How many seasons and episodes does The American Buffalo have?

1 season and 2 episodes.

Is The American Buffalo still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 1 season and 2 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in The American Buffalo?

N. Scott Momaday, Peter Coyote, Adam Arkin, Tantoo Cardinal, Tim Clark, Tokala Black Elk.

Who is the director of The American Buffalo?

Ken Burns.

When was The American Buffalo released?

2023.

Where can I watch The American Buffalo?

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