Wisconsin: An American Portrait
Brief Synopsis
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A retrospective of Wisconsin's first 150 years as the nation's 30th state. The program highlights the turbulent battle between early settlers and the great native Chief Blackhawk and Wisconsin's part in the underground railroad. Some of Wisconsin's actors bring the state's history to life by reading
Cast & Crew
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Chip Duncan
Director
Mason Adams
Narration
Tom Hulce
Voice
Judith Light
Voice
Amy Pietz
Voice
Peter Bonerz
Voice
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Duncan Group; Stamats Communications; Wmvs
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A retrospective of Wisconsin's first 150 years as the nation's 30th state. The program highlights the turbulent battle between early settlers and the great native Chief Blackhawk and Wisconsin's part in the underground railroad. Some of Wisconsin's actors bring the state's history to life by reading from pioneer letters and diary entries, as well as the writings of native sons and daughters such as Chief Blackhawk, John Muir, Aldo Leopold, August Derleth, Ben Logan and Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Director
Chip Duncan
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Duncan Group; Stamats Communications; Wmvs
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
