This engaging video divides Alaska's history into five acts. Part One, "The Mists of Time," weaves together the rich legends, lives, and cultures of Alaska's earliest Native peoples. Part Two, "Age of Discovery," follows thr Russians as they sail into wild, uncharted seas, lured on by the luxurious fur of the sea otter. Part Three, "Folly or Fortune?" introduces colorful characters of yesteryear who found riches in Alaska and made the purchase of Alaska the greatest bargain in real estate. Part Four, "Adventures of a Pioneer," recounts the adventures of an old sourdough, who remembers the last great gold rush, the wild early days of bush flying, and the battle for the Aleutians during World War II. Part Five, "The Silver Years," enters the period of Alaska's statehood, a time of turbulence and dram, from devastating earthquakes to the discover of oil. Winner of seven national and international awards, including the International Film Festival of New York.