The Cracking of Glen Canyon Damn
1982•10m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Christopher 'Toby' McLeod
Languages
English
Studio
Earth Image Films
Cast
Edward Abbey
Edward Abbey
Production
Company
Earth Image Films
Producer
Glenn Switkes
Producer
Randy Hayes
Producer
Christopher 'Toby' McLeod
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