Abstract
Wrenched reveals how Edward Abbey's anarchistic spirit and riotous novels influenced and helped guide the nascent environmental movement of the 1970s and '80s. Through interviews, archival footage and re-enactments, the film captures the outrage of Abbey's friends who were the original eco-warriors. In defense of wilderness, these early activists pioneered "monkeywrenching" - a radical blueprint for "wrenching the system." Exemplified by EarthFirst! in the early '80s, direct action and civil disobedience grew in popularity.
Wrenched captures a new generation of monkeywrenchers who use Abbey's books as a source of inspiration. They are personified by Tim DeChristopher, who single-handedly stopped the sale of 100,000+ acres of public trust lands in southeastern Utah. The fight continues to sustain the last bastion of the American frontier - the spirit of the West. And Wrenched, following in Abbey's footsteps, asks the question: How far are we willing go in defense of wilderness?
Wrenched captures a new generation of monkeywrenchers who use Abbey's books as a source of inspiration. They are personified by Tim DeChristopher, who single-handedly stopped the sale of 100,000+ acres of public trust lands in southeastern Utah. The fight continues to sustain the last bastion of the American frontier - the spirit of the West. And Wrenched, following in Abbey's footsteps, asks the question: How far are we willing go in defense of wilderness?
Collection
Subject
Abbey, Edward--1927-1989--Influence, Environmentalism--United States--History, Civil disobedience--United States--20th century, Earth First! (Organization), Foreman, Dave--1946-, DeChristopher, Tim--1981-, Abbey, Edward--1927-1989, Environmentalism, Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.), United States
Contributors
Lincoln, M L (Director), Frazier, Kristi (Producer), Lincoln, M L (Producer), Gambuti, Patrick (Producer), Gambuti, Patrick (Writer), Gambuti, Patrick (Editor), Dreyfous, Geralyn (Executive roducer), George, Ed (Cinematographer), Reinhart, Bryan (Cinematographer), Gross, Andrew (Composer), Loeffler, Jack (Narrator), Engfehr, Kurt (Collaborator), Day, Vicki (Collaborator)
Duration
01:33:50 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
adult continuing education, higher education
Copyright Holder
| Name | Bullfrog Films (Firm) |
| Role | distributor |
| Telephone | 800-543-3764 |
| Address | Bullfrog Films, PO Box 149Oley, PA 19547 |
| [email protected] |
Copyright Date
2014-01-01
Rights Declaration:
This video is protected by copyright. You are free to view it but not download or remix it. Please contact the licensing institution for further information about how you may use this video.
Persistent/Share URL
https://54098.surd9.group/show.php?pid=njcore:86342
Basic LTI parameter
pid=njcore:86342
PID
njcore:86342
Metadata