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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Cast

Presenter

Tim Jarvis

Douglas Mawson (voice)

William McInnes

John Stoukalo

Douglas Mawson

Jason Stewart

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Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica

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