Alone in the Wilderness
“One man's 32-year Alaskan experience in the cabin he built by hand.”
Synopsis
Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.
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Alone in the Wilderness
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-27
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Proenneke, Bob Swerer Jr., Bob Swerer Sr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Keith, Dick Proenneke
- Original Title
- Alone in the Wilderness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Bob Swerer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Proenneke, Bob Swerer Jr., Bob Swerer Sr.
Sam Keith, Dick Proenneke
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Dick Proenneke
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Bob Swerer Jr.
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Bob Swerer Sr.
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Alone in the Wilderness about?
Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.
Who directed Alone in the Wilderness?
Alone in the Wilderness was directed by Dick Proenneke, Bob Swerer Jr., Bob Swerer Sr..
Who stars in Alone in the Wilderness?
The principal cast of Alone in the Wilderness includes Dick Proenneke, Bob Swerer Jr., Wendy Ishii, Pamela Guest, Bob Swerer Sr..
When was Alone in the Wilderness released and how long is it?
Alone in the Wilderness was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 57m.
Is Alone in the Wilderness based on a book or true story?
Alone in the Wilderness is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Sam Keith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alone in the Wilderness?
Alone in the Wilderness holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).