Ken Burns’ Intricate ‘The American Buffalo’ Pays Homage to Indigenous People and a Sacred Creature: TV Review
variety.comAramide Tinubu The American buffalo, or bison, is a massive animal. It can weigh more than a ton and span over 10 feet wide, excluding its tail.
As fascinating as the mammal is, a four-hour series centering on its origins, decline and revitalization wouldn’t exactly be riveting for a general audience.
However, as he’s done with countless subjects throughout his career, including the Prohibition Era, the Jazz Era and the Civil War, prolific documentarian Ken Burns‘ examination of the species provides a new perspective into American history and culture.
The two-part docuseries “The American Buffalo” is a story of violence, spiritual trauma and eleventh-hour preservation. The series showcases a destructive society that always manages to bandage wounds instead of trying to heal them.
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