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Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America

2004·Movie
1h 28min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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The story of how a 1930s rock climber became the greatest conservationist of the 20th Century

From the moment David Brower first laid eyes on the beauty of the Yosemite Valley, he wanted to the fight 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 and activism not only saved the Grand Canyon (among other accomplishments) 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).
Environmental ActivismBiographical DocumentaryHistorical PreservationConservation MovementNature FootagePolitical AdvocacyInspiring LeadershipSocial Justice HistoryAmerican Wilderness

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Where can I stream Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America legally?

Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America is included with a subscription to Philo and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America?

1 h 28 min

Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America runs 1 h 28 min.

Is Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America?

Critics73
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America much the same way.

What language is Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Monumental: David Brower's Fight for Wild America?

2CAUS

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