John Muir's High Sierra (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, John Muir's High Sierra is a documentary film directed by DeWitt Jones, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. John Muir's High Sierra is a 1974 American short documentary film directed by Dewitt Jones produced by Dewitt Jones and Lesley Foster. This film provides a brief geologic explanation of the development of the Sierras. It visualizes selected passages from John Muir's journal of his first trip into the Sierras in 1869 and discusses his role in conserving national parks. Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. It was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, John Muir's High Sierra has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Muir's High Sierra page.
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- Where can I watch John Muir's High Sierra (1974)?
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- Is John Muir's High Sierra worth watching?
- John Muir's High Sierra holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was John Muir's High Sierra released?
- John Muir's High Sierra was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.