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The American Southwest

The American Southwest

SEP 5, 2025 · 107 MIN · DIR. BEN MASTERS

Documentary

The American Southwest is a feature length blue chip natural history film narrated by indigenous environmentalist Quannah Chasinghorse. The movie journeys down the mighty Colorado River, examining the astonishing beauty and biodiversity of the region, while confronting the environmental destruction from dams and the perilous fate of the river. The story is told through never-before-seen wildlife sequences such as beavers building wetlands, condors recovering from the brink, and the potential return of Jaguars to American soil. The film beautifully advocates for better management of the river and increased wildlife conservation efforts in the iconic landscapes of The American Southwest.

Cast

  • Quannah Chasinghorse

    Quannah Chasinghorse

    Narrator (voice)

Crew

Writer

Ben Masters

Director of Photography

Austin Alvarado

Director of Photography

Isaiah Branch-Boyle

Director of Photography

Patrick Thrash

Director of Photography

Ryan Olinger

Director of Photography

Skip Hobbie

Editor

Sam Klatt

Producer

Katy Baldock

Producer

Len Necefer

Producer

Ryan Olinger