Over 20 members of the Juneau Igloo and their guests enjoyed a night out at the movies, featuring the talents of Juneau film maker Chuck D. Keen.
A short form documentary produced for an International Film Competition offered highlights of Chuck Keen's extraordinary vision and tenacity, followed by the main feature, Challenge to Be Free.
This movie was produced, written, and filmed mainly on location in Alaska by Chuck D. Keen, and originally released in 1972 with the title The Mad Trapper of the Yukon, it was re-released in 1975 as Challenge to Be Free.
The classic adventure tale starred Mike Mazurki as Trapper, was narrated by John McIntire, directed by Tay Garnett, was written by Anne Bosworth and Chuck D. Keen. The film was based on a true story told by Dick North.
Chuck D. Keen produced the film, lead the cinematography, and even did a cold water stunt in sub-zero conditions.
