Arctic IV
1975
57 min
Coming soon
This feature-length documentary offers a glimpse at the unknown world that lies beneath the Arctic ice. Arctic IV follows Dr. Joseph MacInnis, a specialist in underwater medicine, as he probes and explores the polar depths. Filmed at Resolute Bay, Dr. MacInnis and his team must chip through over 2 metres of ice and dive into the frigid, watery depths at the North Pole - all in the name of science.
Details
This feature-length documentary offers a glimpse at the unknown world that lies beneath the Arctic ice. Arctic IV follows Dr. Joseph MacInnis, a specialist in underwater medicine, as he probes and explores the polar depths. Filmed at Resolute Bay, Dr. MacInnis and his team must chip through over 2 metres of ice and dive into the frigid, watery depths at the North Pole - all in the name of science.
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directorJames de B. Domville
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producerColin Low
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scriptDonald Brittain
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cinematographyErnest McNabbRick Mason
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soundRaymond MarcouxKen Page
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editingDavid WilsonPeter Starr
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sound editingPeter Starr
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re-recordingJean-Pierre Joutel
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musicBen Low
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Geography - The Arctic
Science - Environmental Science
Discuss the fact that only men are involved in this expedition. In the 30 years since, what changes would you expect to see? Do the scientists’ methods seem primitive, based on technology available today? Identify the greater threat facing scientists today, with regard to the polar ice caps.
