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Nov 14, 2018Courier2003 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent. Amazing builder, craftsman. Knows his wood. Gonna have to check him out on Wikipedia. Wonder who gave him approval to cut down all those trees for log cabin.. He could make anything out of wood. His wooden door hinges amazing.…
Apr 19, 2017tofuart rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I love this documentary and have seen it multiple times. This DVD is a later release where they added a soundtrack and placed in some nature footage of different animals. It still is worth seeing, but I prefer the original more “raw”…
Oct 27, 2013gohuskies1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible. Amazing. You have to watch this at least once. We watch it whenever it comes on PBS (which is often here in the northwest.) Dick wasn't seeking fame, but has inspired many. Thank you to the Proenneke family for sharing Dick…
Sep 17, 2013Liber_vermis rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
As well as demonstrating Richard Proenneke's prowess as an axeman, carpenter, hunter, canoeist and cinematographer, this marvelous documentary presents the stunning scenery of Alaska, its wildlife, and the rhythm of its seasons.
Jan 06, 2013sonicsuki rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My 5 year old son and I just watched this together and we were absolutely delighted! He was enthralled watching Dick build all his own things. We just read finished reading the first 4 Laura Ingles Wilder books so he was really interested…
Dec 16, 2012re_discover rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
An ok movie, but missing some information about who Dick was, why he was determined to live in the wilderness, how he became such a skilled builder, scavenger, etc.
Nov 25, 2012noirange rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I checked this out for the umpteenth time this last Wednesday, right before going into surgery. I have now watched it three times and plan on watching it a few more times before I return it. I have watched Alone in the Wilderness a few…
Sep 20, 2012Greg_library rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Narrated by Bob Swerer (reading from excerpts of Dick Proenneke's journal) and in part by Wendy Ishii. This hour-long film gives an account of the first of over thirty years that Dick has lived in…
Aug 28, 2012
I agree. I would definitely watch this documentary over again, it was eye-opening. Very inspiring.
Apr 12, 2011bdls206 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is amazing, I have seen this at least twenty times, I have checked it out, watched it on PBS, and I now own it. Good documentary, with tons of beautiful scenery. I would highly recommend this movie to everyone. This is a good one you…