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1992. 1h 18m. IMDb RATING. 6.9 /10. 122. YOUR RATING. Rate. Documentary. The documentary provides an environmental perspective on America's history, starting from Columbus' exploration of the untouched wilderness in the 15th century, through the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, and leading to the troubling situation today, where most ...
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- Edward Asner, Alec Baldwin, Ned Beatty
- Bill Couturié
Dec 31, 2014 · From the arrival of Columbus to the simple wilderness living of the 16th and 17th centuries, through the agrarian lifestyle of the 18th century, the changes from the Industrial Revolution, to the 20th century when most of the planet’s resources have been depleted — this film examines the North American landscape and all the wildlife ...
Oct 1, 1992 · A beautiful and disturbing film recounts America’s story from the environment’s point of view. From the arrival of Columbus to the simple wilderness living of the 16th and 17th centuries, through the agrarian lifestyle of the 18th century, the changes from the Industrial Revolution, to the 20th century when most of the planet’s resources ...
Jun 2, 2006 · AWARD WINNER, SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL This beautiful and disturbing film recounts America's story from the environment's point of view. From the arrival of Columbus to the simple wilderness living of the 16th and 17th centuries, through the agrarian lifestyle of the 18th century, the changes from the Industrial Revolution, to the 20th century ...
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The documentary provides an environmental perspective on America's history, starting from Columbus' exploration of the untouched wilderness in the 15th century, through the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, and leading to the troubling situation today, where most of the Earth's resources have been depleted.
Movie Info. Words and pictures tell how the world has changed, for good and otherwise, in the 500 years since the conquering of America. Readings by Dustin Hoffman, Bette Midler and others....
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A documentary chronicling how the pursuit of the American Dream has changed the environment. Makes use of first-person accounts of writers, politicians, historians, business people, Native Americans and other citizens. Combines archival footage and original photography.
