29 May 2008
Gates of the Arctic
Glenn Close narrates this National Park Service movie about the many varied aspects of Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve. Shown at Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center.
Big Alaska: Modern Day Pioneers
Four Alaskan bush families take the leap of faith to pursue their lifelong dream of living off the grid in the remote and unpredictable wilderness.
Top Billed Cast
Ramey Smyth Jeff Hemann Bob Paul
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