Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
Synopsis
Frederick Law Olmsted designed New York City's Central Park with Calvert Vaux over 150 years ago, and it remains an undisputed haven of tranquility amidst one of the largest, tallest, and most unnatural places on earth. This film examines the creation of America's great city parks in the late 1800s through the enigmatic eyes of Frederick Law Olmsted, visionary urban planner and landscape architect. In his own words, Olmsted and America's Urban Parks weaves together Olmsted's engaging and poignant personal story with those of the lasting masterpieces he left for us today, featuring Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Kline as the voice of Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Rebecca Messner
- Original Title
- Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rebecca Messner
Emma Joan Morris
Mike Messner
Department Leadership Roster
Rebecca Messner
Writer
Emma Joan Morris
Editor
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What is Olmsted and America's Urban Parks about?
Frederick Law Olmsted designed New York City's Central Park with Calvert Vaux over 150 years ago, and it remains an undisputed haven of tranquility amidst one of the largest, tallest, and most unnatural places on earth. This film examines the creation of America's great city parks in the late 1800s through the enigmatic eyes of Frederick Law Olmsted, visionary urban planner and landscape architect. In his own words, Olmsted and America's Urban Parks weaves together Olmsted's engaging and poignant personal story with those of the lasting masterpieces he left for us today, featuring Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Kline as the voice of Frederick Law Olmsted.
Who directed Olmsted and America's Urban Parks?
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Olmsted and America's Urban Parks?
The principal cast of Olmsted and America's Urban Parks includes Kevin Kline, Kerry Washington.
When was Olmsted and America's Urban Parks released and how long is it?
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 57m.