Big Medicine: York Journey
oct 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@Art house cinema
Free
Big Medicine: York Outdoors is a stirring documentary that reclaims and reimagines the legacy of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
The film follows eight Black adventurers on a four-day river journey through Montana’s Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument—a landscape once traversed by the Corps of Discovery. As they retrace York’s path, they reflect on his overlooked contributions and the enduring power of nature to heal, empower, and connect.
York was born into slavery and served as William Clark’s body servant. Despite his vital role in the expedition, York’s story was long buried beneath the weight of historical omission. This documentary gives voice to his legacy, blending history, outdoor adventure, and personal reflection into a powerful narrative of reclamation2.
