Sweetgrass (2009)

Plot

Sweetgrass offers a poignant tribute to the American West, chronicling the final journey of contemporary cowboys as they guide their sheep through the stunning yet treacherous Absaroka-Beartooth mountains in Montana for summer grazing. The film captures the intricate interplay between nature and culture, showcasing the deep connections among humans, animals, and the raw realities of vulnerability and violence. Through its unsentimental lens, it reveals a unique world where tradition meets the wild, providing a powerful reflection on the enduring spirit of ranching and the landscape it inhabits.