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Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica
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Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica

May 11, 2008
1h 25m
★ 4.0

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.

Genres

Documentary
History
Drama

Production Companies

Film Australia
Orana Films
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)

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Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica Trailers

Cast

Tim Jarvis

Presenter

Tim Jarvis

William McInnes

Douglas Mawson (voice)

William McInnes

John Stoukalo

John Stoukalo

Jason Stewart

Douglas Mawson

Jason Stewart