West of the West: Tales from California's Channel Islands

West of the West: Tales from California's Channel Islands

Season 1
Series tells the remarkable human and natural history of eight beautiful Islands found off the coast of California. Known as the Galapagos of North America, the Channel Islands can be seen from the mainland, yet few people know their rich and important history. Now, for the first time, their fascinating story is revealed in this 3-part documentary series.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - First People

    March 19, 2016
    57min
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    Island Rotation - The Channel Islands relocated. Arlington Man - Oldest human remains in North America discovered. First Contact - The Voyage of Cabrillo - The 'discovery' of the Channel Islands in 1542. Sa Hi Pa Ca - An archeological dig on Santa Cruz Island and its cultural significance. The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island - A native woman survives alone for 18 years.
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  2. S1 E2 - Settlers

    March 19, 2016
    57min
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    Last Roundup - Island cattle ranching ends as a National Park is born. Graveyard of Ships - The wreck of the Winfield Scott on Anacapa Island. Magic Isle - The glory years of Catalina and its struggles to stay relevant. The Legendary King of San Miguel - Betsy Lester Roberti travels back to the desolate island where she grew up as a child.
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  3. S1 E3 - Return

    March 19, 2016
    56min
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    The Doctor and the Rock Star - An odd couple friendship leads to the preservation of Santa Cruz Island. Cache - The discovery on San Nicolas Is. of an amazing 'cache' of historic objects. Island Restoration - The showdown over the fate of non-native island species. Dark Water - Chumash paddle a 'tomol' across dangerous waters to their ancestral home.
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