Film Record: Canyons Unlimited

Date produced: 1962

Filmmaker(s):

Peter B. Delaurenti

Languages:

English

Length:

695 ft

Format:

16mm

Colour:

Colour

Sound Notes:

Silent

Sound:

Sound on tape.

Awards/Recognition:

PSA Ten Best 1962 - Honorable Mention

Description:

"Down the Colorado River from Hite to the junction of the San Juan River in Colorado, via a power boat. This is a camping, sightseeing adventure in the deep canyons of the river. We are acquainted with the preparations for this trip Along the scenic canyon way of picturesque land and rock formations we stop to search out some of the birds, lizards, flora, and other life of interest to the nature lover. The placid and rugged beauty of this area contains some of the old Indian caves. From one of the campsites we go by foot to the famous Rainbow Bridge, a natural arch span of more than 300 feet. Canyons unlimited is an inspiration to those who love adventure" PSA Journal, Oct. 1962, 34.

Locations:

• Colorado (Filming)

Subjects:

•      Geography
•      United States
•           Colorado
•               Colorado River

Genre:

• Nature

Form:

• Short

Screenings:

• November 1963 advertised in the Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), Thurs. Oct 31, 1963: Oregon

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