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).
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...
John Muir in the New World
Preview: 4/18/2011 | 2m 53s
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).
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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...