Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America

Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America · 2014

Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America (2014) is a Documentary film directed by Ken Chowder, starring Stockard Channing, Campbell Scott.

Documentary

Overview

To Olmsted, a park was both a work of art and a necessity for urban life. Olmsted’s efforts to preserve nature created an “environmental ethic” decades before the environmental movement became a force in American politics. With gorgeous cinematography, and compelling commentary this film presents the biography of a man whose parks and preservation are an essential part of American life.

Cast

Stockard Channing, Campbell Scott

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What is "Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America" about?

To Olmsted, a park was both a work of art and a necessity for urban life. Olmsted’s efforts to preserve nature created an “environmental ethic” decades before the environmental movement became a force in American politics. With gorgeous cinematography, and compelling commentary this film presents the biography of a man whose parks and preservation are an essential part of American life.

When was "Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America" released?

Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America was released in 2014.

Who stars in "Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America"?

The cast includes Stockard Channing, Campbell Scott.