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Vanishing Prairie

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Nature documentarian James Algar explores the incredible plant and animal life of the vast American prairie, which stretches from Mississippi to Colorado. Algar also reviews the now-extinct animals that flourished on the prairies before the arrival of Europeans, and pays close attention to the currently endangered species, including the buffalo, the prairie dog and the whooping crane, tracing their difficult struggle for survival through the seasons.
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Robert Bingham The Reporter His series of “True Life" nature documentaries has been generally superb, and let it be said right now that his latest, The Vanishing Prairie, is the best yet... But all too often Mr. Disney lets second-rate music get in the way of first-rate pictures. Feb 10, 2022 Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Though marred at times by the usual coy touches in music and commentary, is a fascinating camera prowl among the animal denizens (including prairie dogs, right) of the Great Plains of America. Nov 6, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Russell H Some really great shots of animals in nature. My 1 year old loved it too. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/05/23 Full Review Stephen C LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review ashleigh c The OG planet earth. Adorable to watch Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review s r It has its cuteness and informative side, but not one I need to see again. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member good doc saw as a kid Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member (First and only viewing - 7/3/2010) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Nature documentarian James Algar explores the incredible plant and animal life of the vast American prairie, which stretches from Mississippi to Colorado. Algar also reviews the now-extinct animals that flourished on the prairies before the arrival of Europeans, and pays close attention to the currently endangered species, including the buffalo, the prairie dog and the whooping crane, tracing their difficult struggle for survival through the seasons.
Director
James Algar
Distributor
Buena Vista Distribution Co. Inc.
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 17, 1954, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 11m
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