The Northern Lights
1992
47 min
Coming soon
This feature length documentary examines the phenomenon of the northern lights, aka the aurora borealis. Though scientists have advanced many theories in an attempt to explain it, mysteries still linger. Experience a visual panorama of animated legends and international space launches as indigenous people and scientists offer their perceptions of the wondrous northern lights.
Details
This feature length documentary examines the phenomenon of the northern lights, aka the aurora borealis. Though scientists have advanced many theories in an attempt to explain it, mysteries still linger. Experience a visual panorama of animated legends and international space launches as indigenous people and scientists offer their perceptions of the wondrous northern lights.
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directorAlan Booth
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cinematographyAlan Booth
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producerLindsay Ann CookeAlan BoothJerry Krepakevich
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executive producerGraydon McCrea
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scriptLindsay Ann Cooke
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soundGarrell ClarkJerry KrepakevichLindsay Ann CookeDan CrossWilliam R. LawWilliam ButlerRod Crawley
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editingMichel Lalonde
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animationBertrand LangloisElizabeth LewisFrançois Aubry
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re-recordingDino Pigat
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narratorMichael KramerLydia Slabyj
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musicQuartet Icarus
Education
Ages 10 to 17
Media Education - Film and Video Production
Science - Space
After watching this film, ask students to list the different theories as to how The Northern Lights came about. Give students a choice to either write a poem or make up a legend on this topic. Read the following poem to the class about The Northern Lights as a model. For Art, students can create their own picture of The Northern Lights.
