Movie Description
The Cracking of Glen Canyon Damn
(1982)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Christopher 'Toby' McLeod
- Producer : Glenn Switkes,Randy Hayes,Christopher 'Toby' McLeod
- Cast : Edward Abbey
Cast
Edward Abbey
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Facts
Original TitleThe Cracking of Glen Canyon Damn
Status Released
Release Information
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1982-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 10m
Homepagehttps://sacredland.org/the-cracking-of-glen-canyon-damn-with-edward-abbey-and-earth-first/
Production CompaniesEarth Image Films
Genres
- Documentary






















