The Antarctica challenge : a global warning / Polar Cap Productions, Inc. presents a Mark Terry film ; produced by Mark Terry ; written and directed by Mark Terry.

Format
Video/Projected medium
Language
English
Εdition
Widescreen.
Published/​Created
[Alexandria, Va.] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, ©2010.
Description
1 videodisc (52 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

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    Series
    WGBY DVD Collection
    Summary note
    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.
    Notes
    • Documentary.
    • Title from container.
    • Originally released as a documentary motion picture in 2009.
    • Special features: The challenge of Antarctica: shooting in the frozen continent.
    Creation/​Production credits
    Cinematographer, Damir Chytil ; editor, Alan Gibb ; original music, Russell Walker ; additional music, Donald Quan.
    Target audience
    Not rated.
    System details
    DVD; NTSC; region 1; widescreen presentation; stereo.
    Participant(s)/​Performer(s)
    Narrator, Mark Terry.
    Language note
    Closed-captioned.
    Contents
    • The melting of Antarctica
    • The early explorers
    • Vernadsky Station report
    • The plight of the penguins
    • The greening of Antarctica
    • Ice core research
    • The ozone hole
    • Mark Terry's polar plunge.
    ISBN
    • 9781608831791
    • 1608831795
    Publisher no.
    ARCA601
    OCLC
    537669633
    Universal Product Code
    • 841887011822
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