Corruption and Exploitation in "The Buffalo Skinner"

We chose to make a modern rendition of the poem “The Buffalo Skinner” to capture the poem's theme of corruption and exploitation, with a focus on depicting the conclusion of the poem and the ranch boss’ end. The top-down view combined with the free-falling individual symbolizes the fragile and destructive nature of power built on corruption, while the broken glass demonstrates the way in which the ranch boss' unethical actions ultimately lead to his ill-fated death. Additionally, the inclusion of a modern setting, with the depiction of skyscrapers and urban structures, helps tie these…