John James Audubon: Drawn From Nature

Overview

This beautifully photographed documentary profiles the surprising life of John James Audubon, one of the foremost naturalists, artists and explorers of the 19th century. Audubon's stunningly vivid wildlife portraits are examined in detail. A self-taught artist, Audubon was also a showman who reveled in dramatizing his Wild West adventures when he toured European drawing rooms. Audubon's fierce promotion of conservation is also discussed.

Top Cast

Ellen Adair

Lucy Audubon

Donald Boarman

Himself

Ed Byrnes

Samuel Bowen

Walton Ford

Himself

Ella Foshay

Herself