Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America
To Olmsted, a park was both a work of art and a necessity for urban life. Olmsted’s efforts to preserve nature created an “environmental ethic” decades before the environmental movement became a force in American politics. With gorgeous cinematography, and compelling commentary this film presents the biography of a man whose parks and preservation are an essential part of American life.
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Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
May 1, 2014
Runtime
0h 56m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America
Director
Ken Chowder
Description
To Olmsted, a park was both a work of art and a necessity for urban life. Olmsted’s efforts to preserve nature created an “environmental ethic” decades before the environmental movement became a force in American politics. With gorgeous cinematography, and compelling commentary this film presents the biography of a man whose parks and preservation are an essential part of American life.