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Documentary Chronicles Blackfoot's Bison Restoration Journey

12/6/2025

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Story summary

The return of the American bison to Montana signals a cultural revival for the Blackfoot people.
The documentary "Bring Them Home," narrated by Lily Gladstone, chronicles the Blackfoot’s efforts to restore bison populations.
Bison nearly disappeared due to westward expansion, a history the film presents alongside the Blackfoot’s connection to them.
The documentary airs on PBS.

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Story summary

The return of the American bison to Montana signals a cultural revival for the Blackfoot people.
The documentary "Bring Them Home," narrated by Lily Gladstone, chronicles the Blackfoot’s efforts to restore bison populations.
Bison nearly disappeared due to westward expansion, a history the film presents alongside the Blackfoot’s connection to them.
The documentary airs on PBS.