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American Masters

John Muir in the New World

Explore the life and legacy of America's first environmentalist and Sierra Club's founder

Aired 04/18/2011 | Rating NR

American Masters

John Muir in the New World

Preview: 4/18/2011 | 2m 53s

Explore the life and legacy of America's first environmentalist and Sierra Club's founder

This documentary delves into John Muir's life with reenactments throughout the majestic landscapes he visited: Wisconsin, Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada, the Alhambra Valley of California, and the glaciers of Alaska. This Scottish American is remembered as the father of the environmental movement. John Muir in the New World airs nationally Monday, April 18 at 9 p.m. (check local listings).

Aired 04/18/2011 | Rating NR

Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

Interview with John Muir Filmmaker Catherine Tatge

Catherine Tatge, creator of John Muir in the New World, discusses the filmmaking process (5m 43s)

John Muir Outtakes: The Alaskan Expedition

Hear stories from one of John Muir's expeditions in Alaska in these outtakes from the film (4m 8s)

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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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