Lakota elder Rosalie Little Thunder leads a 500-mile spiritual march across Montana, advocating for the cultural significance of bison to her people. The documentary captures the conflict surrounding the annual culling of America's last wild bison, driven by concerns over brucellosis transmission to cattle. It features perspectives from ranchers, government officials, and environmental activists engaged in civil disobedience and video activism. The film presents a complex struggle over land, wildlife, and cultural heritage.

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Meet Lakota elder Rosalie Little Thunder and her mission.
See the impact of brucellosis fears on ranching families.
Follow environmental activists engaging in civil disobedience.

Did You Know

The film features a 500-mile spiritual march across Montana.
Rosalie Little Thunder is a Lakota elder leading the march.
The documentary is 57 minutes long and was released in 2001.

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Native American cultureEnvironmental activismWildlife conservation

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What is the main conflict in The Buffalo War?

The main conflict involves Native Americans, ranchers, government officials, and environmental activists battling over the yearly slaughter of America's last wild bison due to concerns about brucellosis transmission to cattle.

Who led the spiritual march across Montana?

The spiritual march across Montana was led by Lakota elder Rosalie Little Thunder.

How long is the spiritual march featured in the documentary?

The spiritual march spans 500 miles across Montana.

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