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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb197428mUnited States of America

City Out of Wilderness

Synopsis

City Out of Wilderness is a 1974 American short documentary film produced by Francis Thompson. Produced by the United States Capitol Historical Society, it chronicles the history and evolution of Washington, D.C., from its very beginnings to the then-modern era of the 1970s. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1974

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Francis Thompson
Screenplay & Story
David V. Robison
Original Title
City Out of Wilderness
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
28m
Production Studios
Francis Thompson, Inc., United States Capitol Historical Society

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Francis Thompson

Screenplay & Story

David V. Robison

Producers

Theodore Holcomb, Francis Thompson

Department Leadership Roster

Theodore Holcomb

Producer

Francis Thompson

Francis Thompson

Producer

Francis Thompson

Francis Thompson

Director

David V. Robison

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About City Out of Wilderness

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is City Out of Wilderness about?

City Out of Wilderness is a 1974 American short documentary film produced by Francis Thompson. Produced by the United States Capitol Historical Society, it chronicles the history and evolution of Washington, D.C., from its very beginnings to the then-modern era of the 1970s. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.

Who directed City Out of Wilderness?

City Out of Wilderness was directed by Francis Thompson.

Who stars in City Out of Wilderness?

The principal cast of City Out of Wilderness includes Brooke Rogers, Peter Thomas.

When was City Out of Wilderness released and how long is it?

City Out of Wilderness was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 28m.