Alaska Far Away
“The New Deal Pioneers of the Matanuska Colony”
Synopsis
'Alaska Far Away' tells the story of the Matanuska Colonization Project of 1935, a creative and controversial New Deal program that relocated 202 families devastated by the Great Depression, taking them from the upper Midwest to the Matanuska Valley in Alaska to start an experimental farming colony. It generated a whirlwind of publicity and controversy at the time, not only as a federally-funded social experiment, but also as one of the last pioneer movements in America. The Matanuska Colony isn't just a fascinating footnote to the history of Alaska. It encompasses the despair of the Depression, the creative energy of the New Deal, the adventure of pioneering in Alaska, and the best and worst of our government and ordinary citizens in facing those extraordinary challenges.
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ALASKA FAR AWAY: The New Deal Pioneers of the Matanuska Colony
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Juster, Paul Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Fox, Paul Hill, Joan Juster, Mark Lipman
- Original Title
- Alaska Far Away
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Juster Hill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Juster, Paul Hill
Jim Fox, Paul Hill, Joan Juster, Mark Lipman
Carisa Kaplan
Mark Lipman
Joan Juster, Paul Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Juster
Director
Joan Juster
Producer
Jim Fox
Writer
Paul Hill
Writer
Joan Juster
Writer
Mark Lipman
Writer
Paul Hill
Director
Paul Hill
Producer
Mark Lipman
Editor
Carisa Kaplan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska Far Away
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What is Alaska Far Away about?
'Alaska Far Away' tells the story of the Matanuska Colonization Project of 1935, a creative and controversial New Deal program that relocated 202 families devastated by the Great Depression, taking them from the upper Midwest to the Matanuska Valley in Alaska to start an experimental farming colony. It generated a whirlwind of publicity and controversy at the time, not only as a federally-funded social experiment, but also as one of the last pioneer movements in America. The Matanuska Colony isn't just a fascinating footnote to the history of Alaska. It encompasses the despair of the Depression, the creative energy of the New Deal, the adventure of pioneering in Alaska, and the best and worst of our government and ordinary citizens in facing those extraordinary challenges.
Who directed Alaska Far Away?
Alaska Far Away was directed by Joan Juster, Paul Hill.
Who stars in Alaska Far Away?
The principal cast of Alaska Far Away includes Peter Coyote.
When was Alaska Far Away released and how long is it?
Alaska Far Away was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.