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White Wilderness is a 1958 nature documentary film produced by Walt Disney Productions as part of its True-Life Adventure series. It is noted for its propagation of the myth of lemming mass suicide. The film was directed by James Algar and narrated by Winston Hibler .
White Wilderness. The 1958 Disney documentary into lemmings that won the academy award. Footage of lemmings jumping off cliffs was later found out to be faked.
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This 1958 film by Walt Disney claims to show the wildlife of the arctic, but it is actually a staged and sensationalist depiction of lemmings committing suicide. The film was criticized for its unethical and inaccurate portrayal of the animals and won an Oscar for its music.
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- Documentary, Family
- James Algar
- 1958-08-12
Mar 13, 2020 · White Wilderness was an installment in the True-Life Adventures series, Disney’s first foray into nonfiction filmmaking and the precursor to Disneynature, its modern-day subsidiary which...
This Academy Award® winning true-life adventure explores the wildlife spectacle of the arctic respecting the flora and fauna of that region.
White Wilderness is an Academy Award winning nature documentary produced by Walt Disney Productions in 1958 noted for its splendid visuals as well as its propagation of the myth of lemming suicide. The film was directed by James Algar and narrated by Winston Hibler.
Filled with real-life drama, surprising wildlife and impressive landscapes, enjoy the icy wilderness at its heart-pounding best. This wildlife spectacle follows some of the largest and most savage beasts found in Canada's subarctic and Alaska's wilds.
