I found it very compelling. It was raw and fit with the times back then. Yes there was race issues back then. Hell there was people from all walks of life that made the journey there. People fought over claims back then. It was lawless back then. The Mounties were way outnumbered do you really think they was going to pick a fight in such a desolate place. Most people these days have gotten to soft. You can't say this, you can't believe that. Last time I checked it's a free country. It's takes all kinds of people to make the world go round. Discovery Channel has done a fine job with this one. Great cast and directed masterfully.