Men Against the Ice
A look at the history of Arctic travel and the perils confronting early explorers in search of fabled riches and the Northwest Passage. Modern developments in air and sea navigation are also noted.
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The Conquered Dream1971 51 min -
Henry Larsen's Northwest Passages1962 27 min
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Henry Larsen1965 16 min
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Stefansson: The Arctic Prophet1965 15 min
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Voyageurs1978 1 min
A look at the history of Arctic travel and the perils confronting early explorers in search of fabled riches and the Northwest Passage. Modern developments in air and sea navigation are also noted.
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directorDavid Bairstow
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producerDavid Bairstow
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photographyTom BirdRobert Humble
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soundAndré Hourlier
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editingJohn Kemeny
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sound editingVictor Merrill
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animationArthur Lipsett
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musicEldon Rathburn
How do the narrator’s words—such as “conquer,” “against,” “heroes,” “cruel” and “foe”—describe a particular relationship to the natural world? Inuit appear in the film only either as entertainment or as servants/workers. What do students make of this? Have students discuss concepts of modernity and progress as they are portrayed in the film. Have them compare this to their own lives and the era in which they live.
Identify and explain the short-term and long-term causes of Confederation. Describe the perspectives held by different stakeholders in this event (both well known and unknown). How do regionalism and culture impact Confederation? Research George-Etienne Cartier and assess how accurate the nickname “The Lion of Quebec” is to describe him. Research George Brown and John A. MacDonald. Create appropriate nicknames to describe them.
