In celebration of National Park Week, which takes places April 22-30, we're highlighting films from the Bullfrog Films catalog that explore the natural beauty of National Parks throughout the United States and highlight the work of the National Parks Service and its park rangers. Included in our selections is the brand new release Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty.
These and other documentaries are available for purchase and rental by schools, libraries, and other organizations. Academic streaming can be licensed from Docuseek.
Campus and community groups interested in hosting a community screening can book now through Bullfrog Communities; the annual Earth Day Festival-In-A-Box special, with discounted pricing on multiple film titles, is available now for both in-person and virtual screening events.
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Stewart Lee Udall was the most prominent and effective Secretary of the Interior in American history. During his tenure, Udall was responsible for the creation and addition of four National Parks—including California's Redwood National Park and Utah's Canyonlands National Park—as well as dozens of national recreation areas, national lake and seashores, and wildlife refuges. Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty examines the trajectory of Udall's life from his childhood through his Mormon mission, his World War II service, his student years at the University of Arizona, his time in Congress, and then, most significantly, his years as Secretary of the Interior and beyond.
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Into The Canyon follows photographer Pete McBride and writer Kevin Fedarko as they set out on a 750-mile hike along the entire length of the Grand Canyon. As they navigate this astonishingly diverse and powerful landscape rich in history, their quest becomes more than just an endurance test — it is also an opportunity to draw attention to the unprecedented threats facing one of the most revered landscapes in the United States.
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No Time To Waste celebrates legendary 100-year-old former park ranger Betty Reid Soskin's inspiring life, work and urgent mission to restore critical missing chapters of America's story. Before her retirement in May of 2022, Betty presented her personal story at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, illuminating the invisible histories of Black Americans. Her efforts changed the way the National Park Service conveys this history to audiences across the U.S.
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From the moment David Brower first witnessed the extraordinary beauty of the Yosemite Valley, his life was tied to the fight to preserve the American wilds for future generations. Using primarily Brower's own footage, Monumental tells the story of a true American legend, exploring the dramatic and lyrical story of Brower and his colleagues' unrelenting campaigns - fought through lobbying, art, and hard-hitting advertising - to protect and establish some of our most treasured National Parks.
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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon examines the deep enigmas presented by the massive prehistoric remains found in and around Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwestern New Mexico. It is the summation of 20 years of research. Aerial and time lapse footage, computer modeling, and interviews with scholars show how the Chacoan culture designed, oriented and located its major buildings in relationship to the sun and moon. Pueblo Indians, descendants of the Chacoan people, regard Chaco as a place where their ancestors lived in a sacred past; the film features Pueblo leaders who speak of the significance of Chaco Canyon to the Pueblo world today.
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To order these or other Bullfrog Films releases,
Order by phone at (610) 779-8226
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Bullfrog Films is the oldest and largest publisher of documentary films about the environment in the United States. We define "environment" broadly, and our catalog includes programs on disability studies, energy, agriculture, performing arts, women's studies, genetics, social psychology, cultural anthropology, community regeneration, economics, ethics, and conflict resolution. |
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