Synopsis

The Nature documentary *American Buffalo: Spirit of a Nation* recounts the tragic history of nearly extinguishing the buffalo, a near-century-old story driven by avarice and unchecked hunting. Today, however, a small group of visionaries labor to restore the bison herds to their former grandeur. The film presents a compelling portrait of America’s largest remaining wild bison herd, numbering a few thousand animals within the boundaries of Montana’s Yellowstone National Park. It also underscores