

2023
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.
The American Buffalo (2023) is a Documentary, Crime, War & Politics series that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The American Buffalo on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 14 votes. Fans of documentary series may also want to explore similar titles below.