Sweetgrass(2009)
Sweetgrass Synopsis
An unsentimental elegy to the American West, Sweetgrass follows the last modern-day cowboys to lead their flocks of sheep up into Montana's breathtaking and often dangerous Absaroka-Beartooth mountains for summer pasture, revealing a world in which nature and culture, animals and humans, vulnerability and violence are all intimately meshed.
Sweetgrass (2009) is a documentary film directed by Lucien Castaing-Taylor, released on November 18, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars John Ahern, Elaine Allestad, Lawrence Allestad and Pat Connolly. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Lucien Castaing-Taylor
- Producers:
- Ilisa Barbash
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Castaing-Taylor
- Production:
- SEL, Grasshopper Film
- Revenue:
- $206,728
- Status:
- Released
Sweetgrass (2009) Trailer
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Sweetgrass Cast & Crew
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Directed by Lucien Castaing-Taylor, produced by Ilisa Barbash.
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Sweetgrass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 28 ratings.
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Sweetgrass – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweetgrass online?
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Sweetgrass (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sweetgrass?
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The main cast of Sweetgrass (2009) includes John Ahern, Elaine Allestad, Lawrence Allestad, Pat Connolly and Billy Allestad. The film was directed by Lucien Castaing-Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweetgrass released?
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Sweetgrass was released on November 18, 2009 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Sweetgrass worth watching?
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Sweetgrass (2009) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sweetgrass?
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Yes. The official Sweetgrass trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.