Alaska: Spirit of the Wild
1997 American film
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Alaska: Spirit of the Wild is a documentary film featuring the landscape and wildlife of Alaska. It is directed by George Casey, narrated by Charlton Heston and was distributed to IMAX theaters in 1997.
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| Directed by | George Casey |
| Written by | Mose Richards |
| Narrated by | Charlton Heston |
| Cinematography | Rodney Taylor |
| Edited by | Tim Huntley |
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| Distributed by | Houston Museum of Natural Science |
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Running time | 40 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
Alaskan wildlife featured in the film include moose, bears, seals, wolves, caribou, and whales, while narrator Heston provides background information.[1] Aerial and underwater photography are utilized throughout the production. Casey had previously created the documentary, Africa: The Serengeti, also for IMAX.
Reception
The film has been well-received by critics[2] and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 1998.[3]