Big Bend : the wild frontier of Texas / producers, Bill Murphy, Cepa Giblin, John Murray, Skip Hobbie ; directors, John Murray, Jamie Fitzpatrick ; writer, John Murray.
Narrator, Thomas Haden Church. Widescreen. Correct time of program: 53 minutes. Originally broadcast as a single episode of the television program "Nature" on the PBS Network. SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed-captions. Described video (for the visually impaired) is available as a secondary audio track. --container.
Summary:
Showcasing the natural magic of an extraordinary part of the border between the United States and Mexico over four seasons, the film explores Rio Grande's Big Bend - a vast unspoiled wonderland of serene beauty and astounding desert landscapes which are home to some of North America's most enchanting animals such as black bears, rattlesnakes, woodpeckers and scorpions.
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