CinemaOSMovie · 2004 · 1h 28m

Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America

The story of how a 1930s rock climber became the greatest conservationist of the 20th Century

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From the moment David Brower first laid eyes on the beauty of the Yosemite Valley, he wanted to the fight to preserve the American wilderness for future generations. The story of a true American legend, Monumental documents the life of this outdoorsman, filmmaker and environmental crusader, whose fiery dedication and activism not only saved the Grand Canyon (among other accomplishments) but also transformed the Sierra Club into a powerful national political force, giving birth to the modern environmental movement. Seen through Brower's own eyes - he was an accomplished filmmaker, and his stunning footage is included here-- a 1956 raft trip down Glen Canyon, before its damming, evokes the awful sadness of losing public land we've failed to protect. And in period footage of Brower's early rock-climbs (done in sneakers, with hemp ropes) and of his training in the 10th Mountain Division (who defeated the Nazis in the high Alps).

Directed byKelly Duane de la Vega

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Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
EN
Released
August 19, 2004
Studios
Loteria Films

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Directed by
Kelly Duane de la Vega
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Kelly Duane de la Vega

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