Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America (2004)
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David Brower was one of the most ambitious and effective environmental activists of the 20th century. Brower first visited Yosemite National Park when he was six years old, and it sparked a life-long love for the outdoors; as he grew to adulthood, Brower developed a passionate interest in the… More David Brower was one of the most ambitious and effective environmental activists of the 20th century. Brower first visited Yosemite National Park when he was six years old, and it sparked a life-long love for the outdoors; as he grew to adulthood, Brower developed a passionate interest in the preservation of America's wilderness. At age 21, Brower joined the Sierra Club, and in 1952, he became one of the club's executive directors, fighting in both the public and private sectors to protect unspoiled lands, maintain wilderness area, and prevent exploitation of national parks. Later in life, Brower also helped to found Friends of the Earth and the Earth Island Institute, and was instrumental in the creation of a number of national parks, keeping dams out of historic river sites, and establishing the National Wilderness Preservation System. Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America is a documentary which offers a detailed look at Brower's life and work, and includes some of his own 16 mm footage of his favorite parks (Brower was a talented amateur cinematographer). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Kelly Duane
- Genres
- Documentary, Special Interest
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jul 22, 2005 Limited
- Studio
- First Run Features
Critic Reviews
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Laura Kern, New York Times
Kelly Duane's documentary attempts to shed some light on a worthy subject, but does so only fractionally, resulting in a less-than-comprehensive portrait.
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Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
You'll be wondering why you're sitting passively in a darkened theater, rather than scaling a cliff or rafting down a river.
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V.A. Musetto, New York Post
By the time the closing credits roll, you'll be ready to run out and hug a tree.
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R. Emmet Sweeney, Village Voice
In an age where constructing papier-maché caricatures of world leaders is considered activism, it's revealing to see a documentary where an idealist actually engages government and effects positive change.
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Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Combines home movies and interviews with Brower's children and political opponents to create an intriguing portrait of a man determined to protect nature by any means necessary.
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