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

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

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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.
IMDb 7.8/1020161 season
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3 episodes
  • 1. First People

    1. First People

    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.
    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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    57min
    Mar 19, 2016
  • 2. Settlers

    2. Settlers

    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.
    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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    57min
    Mar 19, 2016
  • 3. Return

    3. Return

    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.
    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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    56min
    Mar 19, 2016
  • West of the West: Tales from California's Channel Islands
    IMDb 7.8/1020161 season
    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.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Peter S. SeamanBrent Sumner
    Producers
    Sam Tyler
    Cast
    T.C. BoyleJim VittiJoe Walsh
    Studio
    American Public Television
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    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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