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American Masters  John Muir in the New World

Watch the full documentary exploring the life of America's first environmentalist Details

 
 

Program: American Masters

Episode: John Muir in the New World

Preservationist, naturalist, author, explorer, activist, scientist, farmer, John Muir (4/21/1838 - 12/24/1914) was all these things and more. Explaining his impact then and now, this 90-minute documentary delves into Muir's life with reenactments filmed in the majestic landscapes he visited: Wisconsin, Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada, the Alhambra Valley of California, and the glaciers of Alaska.

Duration: (1:23:16)
Premiere Date: 04/18/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G


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