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The Buffalo War

The Buffalo War examines the culture clash between Native Americans, ranchers, environmentalists, and government agents currently battling over the yearly slaughter of America's last wild bison.

Series

True Stories

Premiere Date

November 1, 2001

Length

60 minutes

Funding Type

Co-Production

Matthew Testa

Producer

The Buffalo War is Matthew Testa's first feature documentary. He has worked on other documentary productions for New York Times Television, National Geographic, Showtime, The Discovery Channel, and PBS, and for numerous independent producers. In 1995 he co-produced and directed Bill Briggs: Teton Pioneer for ABC. Prior to working in film, Testa was a newspaper reporter and editor in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he first became familiar with the buffalo story. He is currently working as a freelance producer in addition to developing new film projects.
Bryan Cole

Producer