Last Stand

"Last Stand" recounts the story of George Bird Grinnell, a scientist, journalist, hunter, and conservationist who fought to save the American buffalo from near extinction during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Manifest Destiny and the Gilded Age, Grinnell’s efforts took him from magazine pages to powerful political halls, involving notable figures of the American West. His campaigns marked a pivotal moment in the birth of the conservation movement, highlighting a historic clash over America’s natural resources.