The American West

A gritty, immersive docudrama that blends reenactments and interviews to bring the violent, mythic Old West to life.

Created by

John Ealer

Genres

Documentary, Western, Action & adventure

Starring

Bert Thomas Morris, Derek Chariton, David H. Stevens

Tagline

The truth is always wilder.

Overview

The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Violence, power, justice, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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