Yellowstone AND THE MAKING OF A NEW WEST WESTERN.

Autor: Wilson, Robert M.
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Zdroj: Montana: The Magazine of Western History; Spring2024, Vol. 74 Issue 1, p61-76, 16p
Abstrakt: The article discusses the popular TV series Yellowstone and its exploration of themes related to the New West, rural gentrification, and the conflict between work and play in the rural West. The show, created by Taylor Sheridan, portrays the tensions between ranchers and real estate developers who seek to transform the landscape for recreational purposes. Yellowstone has become a successful franchise that taps into romantic notions of the American West while also addressing contemporary issues. The series is set in Montana and examines the consequences of rural gentrification and the legacy of settler colonialism in the region. The show focuses on the Dutton family, who own a ranch in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Duttons are depicted as outsiders in their own state, as they face threats from developers and outsiders who want to take over their land. The series also explores the tension between the traditional ranching lifestyle and the growing influence of the New West, represented by towns like Bozeman. Additionally, the article highlights the inclusion of Indigenous characters and their struggle to reclaim their lands. Overall, Yellowstone offers a fictional but thought-provoking exploration of the ongoing consequences of settler colonialism in the American West. [Extracted from the article]
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