Big Muddy Speaker Series presents:
Big Medicine: York Outdoors Film at Ragtag Cinema
On September 9th, 2025 we premiered Big Medicine: York Outdoors at Ragtag Cinema in Columbia, MO. Big Medicine: York Outdoors is a compelling new film that elevates the story of York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Despite his significant contributions and perseverance during the grueling three-year journey, York’s story has been overshadowed in history. As Captain William Clark’s lifelong servant, he faced the unyielding reality of enslavement while other expedition members were celebrated and rewarded for their achievements.
In collaboration with Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and NEW Multimedia, Big Medicine:York Outdoors follows a group of Black adventurers on a transformative four-day river journey along the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in Montana. This expedition retraces the path of the original Corps of Discovery while connecting York's legacy to the joy, healing, and empowerment that the great outdoors can provide.
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