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Facing the Storm: Story of the American Bison is the far-reaching and complex history of human relations with the largest land mammal in North America. One of the most enduring and iconic images of the West — once numbering in the millions — bison have been reduced to a few pockets of remnant populations, and the land "where the buffalo roam" no longer exists. Confronting the chasm between the myth and the reality of the American West, Facing the Storm introduces viewers to the rich sweep of human sustenance, exploitation, conservation, and spiritual relations with the ultimate symbol of wild America. In a post-Manifest Destiny culture that has repeatedly brought the species to near-extinction, the film asks: Can we let bison be bison? Or are they destined to "range" only in zoos or ranches as a reminder of the once-wild West? Featuring rare archival images, original animation, and stunning wildlife photography of these magnificent animals, Facing the Storm: Story of the American Bison premieres on the Emmy® Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens, hosted by Mary Louise Parker on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 10 PM (check local listings).

Resources:

www.highplainsfilms.org/hpf/films/facing_the_storm

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