Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America (2004)

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).

Director: Kelly Duane de la Vega
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Sophie E. Constantinou
Editing: Nathaniel Dorsky, Anne Flatte
Production: Loteria Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

yosemite, environmentalist, environmental conservation, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America about?
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).
Who directed Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America?
Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America was directed by Kelly Duane de la Vega.
Who stars in Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America?
Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America stars David Brower.
How long is Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America?
Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America?
Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America is a Documentary film.
Where was Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America produced?
Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America was produced in United States of America.