John Muir: In the New World

A profile of Sierra Club founder John Muir (1838 to 1914), who's often called America's first environmentalist. Narrated by Jane Alexander, the documentary features readings from his journals and articles; remarks from environmental historians, scholars, and former Sierra Club president Allison Chin; and includes reenactments that were filmed in Yosemite; the Sierra Nevada; Alaska; Wisconsin; and Alhambra Valley, Cal.