Buffalo Soldiers
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Buffalo Soldiers

Best from age 8 · G · 1997 · 94 min

Buffalo Soldiers

This historical drama tells the story of the African-American cavalrymen known as "Buffalo Soldiers" in the American West. Facing prejudice in frontier towns, they earn respect from their Apache adversaries. The film highlights their bravery and the moral dilemmas they encountered.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Strong emotional themes involving loss and resilience.
  • Cultural practices depicted may differ from familiar customs.
  • Characters face difficult moral choices.

Models well

  • Bravery and courage
  • Overcoming prejudice
  • Historical awareness
  • Duty and honor

Talk about it after

  • The history of African-American soldiers in the Old West.
  • Dealing with unfair treatment and prejudice.
  • The complex relationships between different groups during this era.
  • What true respect means and how it
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Cast & crew

1997 TNT Promo (Buffalo Soldiers)