The American Southwest

The Colorado River is mesmerizing — from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains, through lush forests and iconic canyons, down diversion tunnels and irrigation canals — on its 1,400-mile journey to sustain both the natural world and humanity. Along the way, the river nourishes diverse ecosystems that are bursting with life, and provides water to more than 40 million people. From the recovery of elk and beavers to the endangerment of cutthroat trout and jaguars, The American Southwest showcases wildlife stories that speak to our society’s ability both to destroy and to recover the natural world. Narrated by Quannah ChasingHorse (Han Gwich'in and Sicangu/Oglala Lakota), and through collaboration with NativesOutdoors, the film also features the incredible artwork, architecture and culture of Indigenous peoples who have lived in relative harmony with the region for over 1,000 generations.