Alaska: Spirit of the Wild
Alaska: Spirit of the Wild is a documentary film featuring the landscape and wildlife of Alaska. It is directed by George Casey, narrated by Charlton Heston and was distributed to IMAX theaters in 1997. Alaskan wildlife featured in the film include moose, bears, seals, wolves, caribou, and whales, while narrator Heston provides background information. Aerial and underwater photography are utilized throughout the production. Casey had previously created the documentary, Africa: The Serengeti, also for IMAX. The film has been well-received by critics and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 1998. References External links Alaska: Spirit of the Wild at IMAX 1990s short documentary films 1997 films 1990s English-language films American short documentary films IMAX short films Natural history of Alaska Documentary films about nature Films shot in Alaska IMAX documentary films Films set in Alaska Inuktitut-language films Documentary films about Alaska 1990s American films