Great journey west dramatizes the legendary early 19thcentury expedition that crossed the uncharted north. Great journey west is a nationwide, veteranowned, independent contractor specializing in federal government contracting. I enjoy all imax films, but this one was especially aweinspiring. Great journey west 2002 explorers meriwether lewis and william clark lead a u. Two captains, courageous in spirit and unyielding in their dedication to their mission, led 31 people, including one woman and her infant son, to the pacific ocean and back. It was the dawn of a nation a time before the american west became known as the frontier, and little was known about what lay within. With kelly boulware, sonny surowiec, alex rice, gregory paul jackson. What does this say about their perception of the territory to be explored. Clark answered lewis letter clark my friend, i join you with hand and heart. Great journey west are a behindthescenes program on the making of the documentary, as well as an interactive map. Great journey west in 1804, two american military officers, merriweather lewis and william clark, were given an assignment by president thomas jefferson to explore the uncharted areas of the land known as the louisiana purchase, a massive stretch of 8,000 miles from st. The reason i cant call this movie a movie is because it doesnt even contain some. The film tells the remarkable story of the entire corps of discovery not just of the two captains, but the young army men, frenchcanadian boatmen, clarks africanamerican slave, and the. The actors and wilderness scenery transport the viewer back to the 18031806 expedition and allow a first hand glance at the incredible undertaking lewis and.
Narrator gold title shot many feared they would never return. This article is supported by wikiproject film american cinema task force marked as lowimportance. Great journey west 2002 it was the dawn of a nation a time before the american west became known as the frontier, and little was known about what lay within. It is a great visual for students as you teach them about the journey of lewis and clark, as it is completely made with actors without being interrupted by scholars being interviewed. Great journey west is a 40minute documentary film released by national geographic, produced by simon and goodman picture company. The film relives one of the greatest tales of adventure and exploration in history, as national geographic brings to life the epic journey of lewis, clark, their guide sacagawea and the brave corps of discovery. Experience the incredible journey of the lewis and clark expedition at a screening depicting their 8,000mile adventure. Edition discs price new from used from dvd may 6, 2003 please retry no enhanced packaging.
This film recently came to the imax theater here in milwaukee. Exchange receive your entire order amount as fandango credits that never expires saved to your active fandango vip account. Louis to the headwaters of the missouri river, over the continental divide to. The journey of the corps of discovery and the west are documentaries from acclaimed filmmaker ken burns. The narrator notes that lewis and clark and many others thought they might actually encounter wooly mammoths and other prehistoric creatures. Aerials at the time, the great powers of the world could only. Great journey west, as national geographic brings to life the first crossing of what would become the united states. This dvd is highly recommended for all history buffs. Experience the danger and beauty of the unknown west as it unfolded before the eyes of lewis and clark. Great journey west it was the dawn of a nation a time before the american west became known as the frontier, and little was known about what lay within. Family activity guide 32502r3 smithsonian institution. The film was filmed across seasons, showing the hardships of the journey. Great journey west arrays visual spectacle, historical research and sociological sensitivity in a 42minute.
Expedition to this new territory was equivalent to a journey to the moon. Great journey west provides a brief but compelling version of the trip, backed by splendid largeformat cinematography. Documentary at its best, lewis and clark educates while entertaining. With careful research and meticulous recreations, this expedition comes to life for the first time in stunning highdefinition. Great journey west is a national geographic film distributed by destination cinema, inc. Great journey west, which takes moviegoers back 200 years to experience the explorers journey through the danger and beauty of the unmapped west.
The money would enable meriwether lewis, william clark, and about 30 other explorers to map a water route from the mississippi river to the pacific ocean. Great journey west is a 45 minute trailer for nothing. But if they made it, they would forever change the course of history. In 2002, national geographic released the documentary lewis and clark. This activity guide and other resources related to this film can be found online at the address below. Great journey west has already received numerous accolades for its depiction of a thrilling and important period of american history. Relive one of the greatest tales of adventure and exploration in history, as national geographic brings to life the epic journey of lewis, clark. Us history lewis and clark great journey west youtube. Great journey west arrays visual spectacle, historical research and sociological sensitivity in a 42minute retelling of the extraordinary expedition that. The third documentary, the journey of sacagawea, explores the life of sacagawea including the rich.
The film follows the grueling 8,000mile expedition past buffalofilled prairies, through thick forests and raging river rapids, over towering peaks and plunging precipices. Maps are skillfully used to show the progress of this great journey west, the actors melt into their roles, and the scenery is breathtaking. The great journey west, covering the corps of discovery in a 40 minute film. Video loans lewis and clark national historical park u. Humanities scholarinresidence clay jenkinson, in the guise of meriwether lewis, will provide postfilm commentary and answer questions about. Great journey west has had excellent opening attendance. Family activity guide prepared by national geographic and destination cinema, inc.
Their great expedition to find a water route across north america to the pacific ocean and explore the uncharted west started in historic st. The lewis and clark expedition began in 1804, when president thomas jefferson tasked meriwether lewis with exploring lands west of the mississippi river that comprised the louisiana purchase. With stunning aerial cinematography and meticulous recreations, lewis and clark. This documentary chronicles the lewis and clark expedition and breathtaking landscape they crossed while searching for the northwest passage. The journey west on january 18, 1803, president thomas jefferson requested money from congress. Our company name was inspired by the great explorers, lewis and clark. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Great journey west this 40 minute national geographic video recreates the events of the corps of discovery as they crossed what would become the united states. Narrated by jeff bridges, lewis and clark chronicles the danger and beauty of the unknown west as it unfolded before the eyes of the two courageous captains, their guide. Relive one of the greatest tales of adventure and exploration in history, as national geographic brings to life the epic journey of lewis, clark, their guide sacagawea.
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