Alone in the Wilderness
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DVD details
DVD: Region Code 1.0Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC
Running Time: 60 unknown-units
Published: 2003
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Bob Swerer Productions
DVD Reviews of Alone in the Wilderness
DVD Review: ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING
Summary: 5 Stars
Alone in the Wilderness tells the story of one man building a cabin somewhere in the Alaska wilds using nothing but an axe and a simple set of tools.The story is told through narration laid over footage taken from an old handheld camera used to document each step of the build.This guy really knew what he was doing and you will marvel at how he creates everything from a fireplace,refigerator and a full set of old school tupperware let alone a log cabin from scratch.Along the way you will be shown footage taken of the majestic Alaska wildlife and countryside.This is one special that teaches us the true beauty of simplicity and inspires the wildman in us all.DVD Review: great, great documentary...
Summary: 5 Stars
I've seen this film during PBS pledge drives, and it's a great story. Couldn't be happier with it. It's beautifully shot, the narration is great and slightly quirky. It seems like a little piece of the 50's, and very authentic. However, DO NOT BUY the companion DVD: "THE FROZEN NORTH." It's much the same video from Alone in the Wilderness, with much of the exact same narration, but the narration is entirely unintelligible. It's Dick Proenneke's own narration, I believe, but save yourself the disappointment--his microphone, and his delivery make him sound almost retarded--and most of it is literally unintelligible. It was a colossal disappointment, and I love the first film. To say the second DVD is a rip-off is an understatement: Bob Swerer Productions should be ashamed to sell it. It was probably a working copy that led to the first film.DVD Review: I watch this twice a year, at least
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who loves to work with his or her hands, loves the outdoors and aspires to be self sufficient should find this DVD both fascinating and inspiring.DVD Review: The best ever
Summary: 5 Stars
There are a lot of great reviews here and I don't think enough can be said about Dick and his life. It's interesting to read all the reviews and see what other people's perspectives are and how his life has inspired them. The things that stood out for me is Dicks self discipline, work ethic and values. I highly recommend watching the video first and then reading the book (One Mans Wilderness). The video was made off the 1972 best selling book but helps you visualize Dick's daily activities as you read. The book fills in all the holes that you miss in the video; they definitely go together well. Dick reminds us (me) about keeping priorities straight, specifically what a person needs versus what a person wants. I have been guilty of allowing my "wants" in life dominate me at times and not keeping things in perspective. Dick's life serves as a reminder to me that all people "need" shelter, nutrition and good physical and mental health; everything else is a want. Hard work and accomplishing something with your own hands is one of the best rewards a person can give to themselves.
This video is watched almost everyday in our house. My wife and son watch it too and it never gets old. There is a peace to it that you'll never get from TV. I made the mistake (not really) of loaning it to a friend who has watched it with his boys more than 20 times in the past couple of weeks. I can't imagine too many people that would not gain something from this and Dick's legacy.
Don't pass up the opportunity this video offers. I would love to see this expanded on and learn more about Dick and his life prior to his first full year in Alaska (1968). I welcome one of our era's great movie directors/producers get a hold of this, do the research and accurately put his life on the big screen for all to cherish.
DVD Review: Very Interesting Video!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this video on a PBS fund raiser [which, sadly was continually interrupted by the PBS telethon crew]. I was very interested in the video watching Dick Proenneke build his own log cabin "from scratch," using no power tools, and having no other crew than himself. They don't make guys like him anymore. Since the PBS broadcast I have wanted my own copy, and found it on Amazon. This is a great video to own for anyone who loves the great wilderness outdoors, and for those who appreciate "things made by hand." Proenneke was "one of a kind," and one to learn from. You don't have to be from Alaska, or have traveled to Alaska to like this video. If you have ever wondered how they used to build log cabins, watch this one! You won't be disappointed!
Description of Alone in the Wilderness
"Alone in the Wilderness" is the story of Dick Proenneke. To live in a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed... to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin... to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available... to be not at odds with the world, but content with one's own thoughts and company... Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. This video "Alone in the Wilderness" is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company.General DVDs
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