Local productions available in VHS

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Desert Wars: Water and the West

It's a story as old as the West itself, a story of water and power: who has it and who wants it. Competing interests debate how growth, development, preservation, and conservation are at stake in the future of the West.

Released Tuesday September 5th, 2006

Battalion

Ken Verdoia's two-hour documentary BATTALION uncovers the story of the Mormon Battalion during the War With Mexico. Marching 2,000 miles through a mostly uncharted American Southwest, the 500-man battalion was a pivotal force in fulfilling the national dream of Manifest Destiny.

Released Monday July 21st, 2003

Utah: The National Parks

Utah's National Parks are home to some of the most stunning landscapes in America. John Howe's latest film for KUED is a symphony of sight and sound that features the spectacular landscapes of Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Zion National Parks, set to music from some of the world's greatest composers.

Released Thursday July 3rd, 2003

Butch Cassidy and The Outlaw Trail

KUED producer John Howe journeys from Utah and Wyoming to Argentina and Bolivia to uncover the real story of the West's most famous outlaw, revealing important new information about the life of Butch and Sundance on their Argentina ranch and in South America.

Released Wednesday June 18th, 2003

The Faces of Utah

KUED explores the changing landscape of Utah's population in a program that takes an uplifting, celebratory look at the many layers of local diversity, with emphasis on race/ethnicity, religion, and age.

Released Monday March 3rd, 2003

Copper Canyon, American Dream

The rich history of the people who created the world's largest open pit copper mine has been unearthed in an 80-minute KUED documentary produced by Colleen Casto.

Released Wednesday February 26th, 2003

The Spirit of Fort Douglas

Once strategically set apart from Salt Lake City and viewed with dread, Fort Douglas is now a global community - the place where athletes from around the world will stay as they compete in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Games.

Released Tuesday February 5th, 2002

Alf Engen: Utah's Athlete of the Century

Utah ski legend Alf Engen is often credited as the man who put Utah on the international ski map. The documentary tells his story, from his Norwegian roots to his American successes, including Alta ski resort, home to the "best snow in the world."

Released Sunday February 3rd, 2002

Utah Sports: Chasing the Dream

A look at a few of the athletes and athletic events that have taken place here in the Beehive state. Gene Fullmer recalls his experiences out side the ring as he was preparing to fight Sugar Ray Robinson in Las Vegas the outcome might surprise you. Alma Richards a native born Utahn competed in the 1912 Olympics at Stockholm, Sweden. Where did he find his strength? Who can forget the Cinderella team of 1944? Arnie Ferrin and Wat Misaka relive those days that led up to that unforgettable game. Narrated by Craig Bollerjack.

Released Sunday February 3rd, 2002