John Muir's High Sierra
Synopsis
John Muir's High Sierra is a 1974 American short documentary film directed by Dewitt Jones produced by Dewitt Jones and Lesley Foster. This film provides a brief geologic explanation of the development of the Sierras. It visualizes selected passages from John Muir's journal of his first trip into the Sierras in 1869 and discusses his role in conserving national parks. Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. It was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- DeWitt Jones
- Original Title
- John Muir's High Sierra
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Dewitt Jones Productions, Yosemite Institute, US National Park Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
DeWitt Jones
DeWitt Jones, Lesley B. Foster
Department Leadership Roster
DeWitt Jones
Director
DeWitt Jones
Producer
Lesley B. Foster
Producer
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What is John Muir's High Sierra about?
John Muir's High Sierra is a 1974 American short documentary film directed by Dewitt Jones produced by Dewitt Jones and Lesley Foster. This film provides a brief geologic explanation of the development of the Sierras. It visualizes selected passages from John Muir's journal of his first trip into the Sierras in 1869 and discusses his role in conserving national parks. Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. It was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject.
Who directed John Muir's High Sierra?
John Muir's High Sierra was directed by DeWitt Jones.
Who stars in John Muir's High Sierra?
The principal cast of John Muir's High Sierra includes Not specified.
When was John Muir's High Sierra released and how long is it?
John Muir's High Sierra was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 22m.