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Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story

Directed by Bonnie Kreps
United States, 2001 (documentary, 75 minutes, colour, English)
Also known as "The Mardy Murie Story"

Film Description:
"Depicts the life of environmentalist Margaret E. 'Mardy' Murie, who, along with her husband, Olaus Murie, co-founded the Wilderness Society. Recounts the exceptional life of a woman who grew up in frontier Alaska, married a pioneer arctic biologist, and dedicated her life to the protection of the magnificent wild lands she so passionately loves. Features interviews, archival photographs and video clips, as well as footage of Mardy's later years and an intimate musical performance by long-time friend John Denver."
-- WorldCat (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Written by: Charlie Craighead
Produced by: Charlie Craighead, Bonnie Kreps, Sandy Ostertag
Narrator: Harrison Ford
Film Editing: Sandy Ostertag
Production Company: Craighead Environmental Research Institute
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