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The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)

1 season 6 episodes 120 min Documentary

Synopsis

Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales – from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska - “The National Parks: America's Best Idea” is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background – rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy.

Seasons

Temporada 1 2009 · 6 episodes
Especiais 16 episodes

Cast

Production

StatusEnded
NetworkPBS
CountriesUnited States
First aired09/27/2009
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Crew

Ken Burns Director
Dayton Duncan Writer
Ken Burns Producer
Julie A. Dunfey Producer

Questions about the series The National Parks: America's Best Idea

What is The National Parks: America's Best Idea about?

The National Parks: America's Best Idea: Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales – from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska - “The National Parks: America's Best Idea” is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivab…

How many seasons does The National Parks: America's Best Idea have?

The National Parks: America's Best Idea has 1 season, with 6 episodes in total.

Is The National Parks: America's Best Idea still running?

The National Parks: America's Best Idea has ended in 2009.

How long is each episode of The National Parks: America's Best Idea?

Each episode of The National Parks: America's Best Idea runs about 120 minutes.

Who stars in The National Parks: America's Best Idea?

The cast of The National Parks: America's Best Idea includes Adam Arkin, Philip Bosco, Peter Coyote, Amy Madigan and Tom Hanks.