Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica (2008)

05/11/2008 (AU) • 1h 25m

Documentary, History, Drama

Overview

The Douglas Mawson Antarctic Expedition of 1912 is considered one of the most amazing feats of endurance of all time. Although his two companions perished, Douglas Mawson survived, but how? In a bold historical experiment, scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis is retracing the gruelling experience, with the same meagre rations, primitive clothing and equipment to uncover what happened to Mawson physically — and mentally — as a man hanging on the precipice of life and death.

Top Billed Cast

Tim Jarvis

Presenter

William McInnes

Douglas Mawson (voice)

Jason Stewart

Douglas Mawson


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

pole

wilderness

heroism

recreation

survival

antarctica

endurance

blizzard

explorer

trek

mawson

south pole

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