Winner of the PARENTS MAGAZINE GOLD MEDAL My Side of the Mountain, based on the book by Jean George, is the unique adventure of thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley. Sam's hero is naturalist poet Henry David Thoreau, so Sam writes a note to his folks, packs up and leaves home for the challenge of wilderness living. Realizing his dream, Sam feeds himself, builds a makeshift home and learns to live in harmony with nature - miles from civilization.
Director: James B. Clark
Producer: Robert B. Radnitz
Actor: Ted Eccles
Actor: Theodore Bikel
Actor: Tudi Wiggins