The Australian director, Andrew Dominik, who directed “The Assassination of Jesse James”, has decided to produce a movie, titled The Last Best West, filmed in Alberta, about the settlement of the old west, and the perspectives of the individuals involved. 

As part of his production crew, you will be researching the lives of the individuals that took part in the adventure.  What and who inspired them to travel to unknown territory, faced with the possibility of perilous adventures?  What was it like to journey on the train across such vast territory?  Who were the people living in this unknown territory and what was their reaction to the newcomers? How did these great changes affect their lives? How was law enforced in the Last Best West?

Find the answers to these questions to help the director and production crew set the scene for the movie production.  Complete the toolbar tasks to support the director and provide this support as the movie evolves.