A place in the land
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | A place in the land |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1998 |
| length | 32 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Charles Guggenheim |
A Place in the Land is a 1998 American documentary directed by Charles Guggenheim .
content
The film describes the life of three people who belong to different generations but have one thing in common. George Perkins Marsh (1801–1882) was a politician and writer, Frederick H. Billings (1823–1890) was a lawyer and Laurence Rockefeller (1910–2004) was a businessman and philanthropist.
Common to all three is the conservative political leanings and their connection to the small town of Woodstock, Vermont , the birthplace of George Perkins Marsh. The three men bought land to teach their followers to live in harmony with nature. These activities led to the creation of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.
background
The film is shown daily in the park's visitor center.
Award
In 1999 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the category “Best Documentary Short Film” .
Web links
- A Place in the Country in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- A Place in the Land Homepage of the park