Wild by Law
Synopsis
Tells about the Wilderness Act of 1964 and the three men responsible for its passage: forester/philosopher Aldo Leopold, author of the bestselling Sand County almanac and the first to bring the word 'ecology' into standard usage; Bob Marshall, millionaire socialist and founder of the Wilderness Society; and Howard Zahniser, a bureaucrat with a love of the wild places he seldom saw. Singly and together, these three fought from the 1920s through the 1950s to preserve the natural world. Provides an overview of the roots of the environmental movement, offering a deeper understanding of one of the most important issues facing contemporary civilization.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diane Garey, Lawrence Hott
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Chowder
- Original Score
- Richard Einhorn
- Original Title
- Wild by Law
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diane Garey, Lawrence Hott
Ken Chowder
Richard Einhorn
Allen Moore
Diane Garey
Lawrence Hott, Diane Garey
Department Leadership Roster
Diane Garey
Director
Lawrence Hott
Director
Diane Garey
Editor
Lawrence Hott
Producer
Diane Garey
Producer
Ken Chowder
Writer
Allen Moore
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild by Law
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What is Wild by Law about?
Tells about the Wilderness Act of 1964 and the three men responsible for its passage: forester/philosopher Aldo Leopold, author of the bestselling Sand County almanac and the first to bring the word 'ecology' into standard usage; Bob Marshall, millionaire socialist and founder of the Wilderness Society; and Howard Zahniser, a bureaucrat with a love of the wild places he seldom saw. Singly and together, these three fought from the 1920s through the 1950s to preserve the natural world. Provides an overview of the roots of the environmental movement, offering a deeper understanding of one of the most important issues facing contemporary civilization.
Who directed Wild by Law?
Wild by Law was directed by Diane Garey, Lawrence Hott.
Who stars in Wild by Law?
The principal cast of Wild by Law includes Linda Hunt, Ralph Waite, Richard B. Shull, Peter Haydu, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
When was Wild by Law released and how long is it?
Wild by Law was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild by Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild by Law was composed by Richard Einhorn.