Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America (2014)
To Olmsted, a park was both a work of art and a necessity for urban life. Olmsted’s efforts to preserve nature created an “environmental ethic” decades before the environmental movement became a force in American politics. With gorgeous cinematography, and compelling commentary this film presents the biography of a man whose parks and preservation are an essential part of American life.
Director: Ken Chowder
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Cast
- Stockard Channing - Narrator
- Campbell Scott - Frederick Law Olmsted (Voice)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
park, landscape architect, olmsted
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America about?
- To Olmsted, a park was both a work of art and a necessity for urban life. Olmsted’s efforts to preserve nature created an “environmental ethic” decades before the environmental movement became a force in American politics. With gorgeous cinematography, and compelling commentary this film presents the biography of a man whose parks and preservation are an essential part of American life.
- Who directed Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America?
- Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America was directed by Ken Chowder.
- Who stars in Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America?
- Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America stars Stockard Channing, Campbell Scott.
- How long is Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America?
- Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America?
- Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America is a Documentary film.
- Where was Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America produced?
- Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America was produced in United States of America.