Eight years of filming document the last modern-day sheepherders as they lead their flocks into Montana's Absaroka-Beartooth mountains for summer pasture.
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Eight years of filming document the last modern-day sheepherders as they lead their flocks into Montana's Absaroka-Beartooth mountains for summer pasture.
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John Ahern and his fellow sheepherders lead their flocks into the Absaroka-Beartooth mountains of Montana for summer pasture. Filmed over eight years, Sweetgrass captures the daily lives of these modern-day shepherds as they navigate the challenges of their trade. Directed by Lucien Castaing-Taylor and produced by Ilisa Barbash, the documentary presents a stark portrayal of a fading way of life. It premiered at the 59th Berlin International Film Festival and has received critical acclaim for its aesthetic minimalism and authenticity.
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The GuardianThis sheep-herding documentary from Montana might have been scripted by Annie Proulx or Larry McMurtry, says Peter Bradshaw.
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Why Watch
- Watch the last sheepherders in Montana's Absaroka-Beartooth mountains.
- See the film praised as an anthropological work of art.
- Find out why it was a New York Times Critic's Pick.
Did You Know
- Filming began in spring 2001 and took 8 years to complete.
- The film premiered at the 59th Berlin International Film Festival.
- Sweetgrass received the Big Sky Artistic Excellence Award in Montana.
- It holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Who directed the documentary Sweetgrass?
Sweetgrass was directed by Lucien Castaing-Taylor.
What is the approval rating of Sweetgrass on Rotten Tomatoes?
Sweetgrass holds an approval rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
When did Sweetgrass premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival?
Sweetgrass premiered at the 59th Berlin International Film Festival after 8 years of filming and development.
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