Buffalo Dreams
Encyclopedia
Buffalo Dreams is a 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie starring Reiley McClendon
and directed by David S. Jackson
.
Set against the backdrop of New Mexico
, the film follows a boy who moves because of his father's job and becomes involved with a group of teens attempting to preserve the buffalo
and Navajo
traditions. Along the way he makes friends and learns important lessons about life. The show teaches about a few Navajo traditions.
Despite being set in New Mexico, the filming was all done in Utah
.
and Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Supporting Young Actress for Tessa Vonn.
Reiley McClendon
Reiley McClendon is an American actor.-Personal life:McClendon was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. McClendon attended Grace Brethren High School, and graduated with the class of 2007, since he skipped 5th grade...
and directed by David S. Jackson
David Jackson (director)
David S. Jackson is an American television director and television writer.Since the 1980s, Jackson has amassed a large number of credits in television...
.
Set against the backdrop of New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
, the film follows a boy who moves because of his father's job and becomes involved with a group of teens attempting to preserve the buffalo
American Bison
The American bison , also commonly known as the American buffalo, is a North American species of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North America in massive herds...
and Navajo
Navajo people
The Navajo of the Southwestern United States are the largest single federally recognized tribe of the United States of America. The Navajo Nation has 300,048 enrolled tribal members. The Navajo Nation constitutes an independent governmental body which manages the Navajo Indian reservation in the...
traditions. Along the way he makes friends and learns important lessons about life. The show teaches about a few Navajo traditions.
Despite being set in New Mexico, the filming was all done in Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
.
Cast
- Reiley McClendonReiley McClendonReiley McClendon is an American actor.-Personal life:McClendon was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. McClendon attended Grace Brethren High School, and graduated with the class of 2007, since he skipped 5th grade...
as Josh Townsend - Simon R. BakerSimon R. BakerSimon Richard Baker III is an Aboriginal Canadian actor, of Cree, Haida, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh descent. He hails from North Vancouver-Capilano, British Columbia. Baker began his filming career at the age nine in the movie Once in a Blue Moon...
as Thomas Blackhorse - Graham GreeneGraham Greene (actor)Graham Greene is a Canadian actor who has worked on stage, and in film and TV productions in Canada, England and the United States.-Early life:...
as John Blackhorse - Tessa Vonn as Scout Blackhorse
- Max Van VilleMax Van VilleMax Van Ville is an American actor who mostly appears in small roles in movies and television shows. He is 6'3" and has blonde hair. He is mostly known for playing the typical skater/surfer type character.- Filmography :-External links:...
as Moon - Chris HunterChris Hunter (actor)Chris B. Hunter is an American actor who's most known for co-starring in The N original series South of Nowhere as Glen Carlin. He has also made guest appearances in other shows including 7th Heaven, Boston Public, That's So Raven, Phil of the Future, Just for Kicks and The Amanda Show...
as Kyle - Adrienne BailonAdrienne BailonAdrienne Eliza Bailon is an American actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, and television personality. She was a member of former girl groups 3LW and The Cheetah Girls, and is also known for her roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name and latter sequels which brought the group to...
as Domino - Geraldine KeamsGeraldine KeamsGeraldine Keams is an American actress. She is best known for her work in numerous television series often playing a motherly role...
as Abuela Rose - Christopher Robin Miller as Virgil
- George NewbernGeorge NewbernGeorge Young Newbern is an American television and film actor best known for his roles as Bryan MacKenzie in Father of the Bride and its sequel Father of the Bride Part II as well as Danny in Friends...
as Dr. Nick Townsend - Seth Packard as Wylie
- Jane SibbettJane SibbettJane Moore Sibbett is an American actress and producer. Her most notable roles include Heddy on the Fox television series Herman's Head, and as Ross Geller's ex-wife, Carol Willick, on the American TV sitcom Friends....
as Blaine Townsend - Justin Stern as Luke
- Chris WhiteChris WhiteChris White or Christopher White may refer to:*Chris White , British jazz/rock saxophonist*Chris White , bassist and songwriter with The Zombies*Chris White , jazz bassist...
as JG
Awards
In 2006 the film was nominated for two awards The Directors Guild of America award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs for David S. JacksonDavid Jackson (director)
David S. Jackson is an American television director and television writer.Since the 1980s, Jackson has amassed a large number of credits in television...
and Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Supporting Young Actress for Tessa Vonn.