
North America's National Parks
2009

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Minimal
2016
GDirector
Greg MacGillivray
Runtime
43 minutes
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National Parks Adventure is a cinematic celebration of the American wilderness that prioritizes the beauty of nature over human social dynamics. By focusing on the grandeur of landscapes and the historical legacy of the National Park Service, the film avoids engaging with complex identity politics or social hierarchies. The documentary operates within a traditional framework. It emphasizes the physical feats of professional adventurers like Conrad Anker and Max Lowe, which centers able-bodiedness and a homogeneous demographic of explorers. Ultimately, the film serves as a celebration of established institutions. It inspires awe for the American wilderness while reinforcing traditional values and avoiding diverse perspectives.
Category Breakdown
The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The narrative focuses solely on the geological features and the physical activities of the featured adventurers.
Women are present in expeditionary roles, such as artist Rachel Pohl. However, the film portrays gender through the lens of traditional outdoor athleticism rather than challenging existing hierarchies.
The featured adventurers come from a relatively homogeneous demographic. The film avoids critiques of land ownership or indigenous history, sticking to a traditional depiction of the American wilderness.
The documentary highlights American institutional heritage and national pride. It reinforces traditional conservation efforts and the stewardship of national lands as a positive, unifying endeavor.
There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed. The subjects are shown through high-performance athleticism, which centers able-bodiedness as the standard for interacting with rugged terrain.
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Official Synopsis
Narrated by Academy Award winner Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness. Immersive IMAX 3D cinematography takes viewers soaring over red rock canyons, hurtling up craggy mountain peaks and into other-worldly realms found within America’s most legendary outdoor playgrounds, including Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Yosemite, and Arches. Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the national parks with world-class mountaineer Conrad Anker, adventure photographer Max Lowe and artist Rachel Pohl as they hike, climb and explore their way across America’s majestic parks in an action-packed expedition that will inspire the adventurer in us all.

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