Film
Joshua Tree National Park Documentary
45m · History · Documentary
Rugged gold mines, frontier shootouts, and the untamed history of the California desert.
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Overview
Uncover the rugged history, desert wildlife, and hidden secrets of the California desert. This documentary dives deep into the rich human stories of Joshua Tree National Park, from its ancient Indigenous roots to the wild frontier era. Explore the historic cattle drives and rugged cattlemen who crossed this harsh terrain, alongside legendary stories of Keys Ranch, historic gold mines, the famous pursuit of Willie Boy, and frontier shootouts to see how this stark wilderness shaped American history.
Cast
Crew
- Steven W. MeierDirector
- Lee A. CurrentDirector of Photography
- Steven W. MeierEditor
Media
Details
- Status
- Post Production
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Genres
- History, Documentary
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