Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica
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.
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Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 11, 2008
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Documentary, History, Drama
User Score
40%
Original Title
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica
Production Companies
Film Australia, Orana Films, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Director
Malcolm McDonald
Description
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.
