From the moment David Brower first laid eyes on the beauty of
the Yosemite Valley, he fought to preserve the American wilderness for future
generations.
The story of a true American legend, Monumental documents the life
of this outdoorsman, filmmaker and environmental crusader, whose fiery dedication
not only saved the Grand Canyon but also transformed the Sierra Club into a
powerful national political force, giving birth to the modern environmental
movement.
Seen through Brower’s own eyes - he was an accomplished filmmaker, and
his stunning footage is included here - a 1956 raft trip down Glen Canyon, before
its damming, evokes the awful sadness of losing public land we’ve failed
to protect. And in period footage of Brower’s early rock-climbs (done
in sneakers, with hemp ropes) and of his training in the 10th Mountain Division
(who defeated the Nazis in the high Alps), Brower emerges as an unlikely and
inspiring national hero.
Featuring music by The Beachwood Sparks, Fruit Bats, Yo La Tengo
and more.
Monumental was nominated for a 2009 Emmy Award!
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by David Brower
by Benjamin Kline
by Rachel Carson
by Bill McKibben
by Ian McCallum
