

The Great Buffalo Saga
1985-08-03 · 56 min · ★ 8.0
By the late 1800s the free-ranging buffalo of the western plains of North America were almost extinct. This documentary is the story of the buffalo's revival. Live action, eye-witness accounts and archival photos document our fascination with this ancient and legendary animal.
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- Directors
- Michael McKennirey, Boyce Richardson
- Production companies
- ONF | NFB
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
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