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Arctic IV

1975 57 min
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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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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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  • director
    James de B. Domville
  • producer
    Colin Low
  • script
    Donald Brittain
  • cinematography
    Ernest McNabb
    Rick Mason
  • sound
    Raymond Marcoux
    Ken Page
  • editing
    David Wilson
    Peter Starr
  • sound editing
    Peter Starr
  • re-recording
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
  • music
    Ben Low

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Ages 14 to 17
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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.
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