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Alone in the Wilderness (2004)

Movie ★ 7.9 57 min

Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.

Dick Proenneke Director Bob Swerer Jr. Director Bob Swerer Sr. Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 8, 2004
Runtime
57 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt0437806
Language
Studio
Bob Swerer Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Alone in the Wilderness about?
Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.
Who directed Alone in the Wilderness?
Alone in the Wilderness was directed by Dick Proenneke, Bob Swerer Jr., Bob Swerer Sr..
Who stars in Alone in the Wilderness?
Alone in the Wilderness stars Dick Proenneke, Bob Swerer Jr., Wendy Ishii, Pamela Guest.
When was Alone in the Wilderness released?
Alone in the Wilderness is a 2004 documentary, history, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Alone in the Wilderness?
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