| Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 52 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Documentary. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo., NTSC. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Mark Terry. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Damir Chytil ; editor, Alan Gibb ; original music, Russell Walker ; additional music, Donald Quan. |
| Note |
Originally released as a documentary motion picture in 2009. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Explores the past, present and future of scientific exploration on the world's most mysterious continent with a focus on announcing the latest discoveries on the issue of climate change. From Ernest Shackleton's first scientific expedition 100 years ago to today's scientists, old, new and yet unreleased data raise questions about what is happening on Antarctica and its impact on the rest of the world. |
| Note |
Special features: The challenge of Antarctica: shooting in the frozen continent. |
| Subject |
Climatic changes -- Environmental aspects -- Antarctica.
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Climatology -- Research -- Antarctica.
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Penguins -- Behavior -- Antarctica.
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Vegetation and climate -- Antarctica.
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Marine animals -- Effect of global warming on -- Antarctica.
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| Genre/Form |
Nature films.
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Documentary films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Terry, Mark.
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Walker, Russell.
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Quan, Donald.
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Polar Cap Productions.
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PBS Distribution (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781608831791 |
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1608831795 |
| Standard No. |
841887011822 |
| Music No. |
ARCA601 PBS Distribution |
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