CinemaOSMovie · 1982 · 0h 10m

The Cracking of Glen Canyon Damn

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The birth of the radical environmental movement is captured in this short, poetic film on the legendary direct action at Glen Canyon Dam in March of 1981. The film contains one of the only interviews ever given by the late, great author Edward Abbey along with his classic speech from the back of a pick-up truck.

Directed byChristopher 'Toby' McLeod

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 10m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1982
Studios
Earth Image Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Edward Abbey

Edward Abbey

Edward Abbey

Creative team
Directed by
Christopher 'Toby' McLeod
Produced by
Glenn Switkes
Randy Hayes

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