The Great Buffalo Saga
1985
55 min
Coming soon
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. By the director of Atonement.
Details
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. By the director of Atonement.
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directorMichael McKennirey
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editingMichael McKennirey
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writerBoyce Richardson
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co-directorBoyce Richardson
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cinematographyMichael McKennireyJames Jeffrey
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original musicAllan Rae
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narrationMax Ferguson
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location soundBev DavidsonClancy Livingston
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additional cinematographyAndré-Luc Dupont
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sound editingBernard Bordeleau
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music editingDiane Le Floc'h
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foley artistAndy Malcolm
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foley mixerLouis Hone
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re-recordingHans Peter StroblAdrian Croll
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producerMark Zannis
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unit administratorRobert Spence
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executive producerBarrie Howells
Education
Ages 9 to 17
Geography - Territory: Protected
Science - Biology
Science - Environmental Science
Science - Life Systems/Ecology
Have students research what led to the near extinction of buffalo. How were they saved? How can we protect endangered species from the problems imposed on them by humankind? Have students choose an endangered species, make a class collage with all the animals and include an animal rap sheet outlining key facts everyone should know about the chosen animal.
