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  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 12 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 12 m

Summary Filmed in one of the most perilous environments on the planet, Antarctic Edge: 70° South brings to us the stunning landscapes and seascapes of Earth's southern polar region, revealing the harsh conditions and huge challenges that scientists endure for months at a time. While navigating through 60-foot waves and dangerous icebergs, the f...

Directed By: Dena Seidel

Written By: Dena Seidel

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 12 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 12 m

Antarctic Edge: 70° South

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Summary Filmed in one of the most perilous environments on the planet, Antarctic Edge: 70° South brings to us the stunning landscapes and seascapes of Earth's southern polar region, revealing the harsh conditions and huge challenges that scientists endure for months at a time. While navigating through 60-foot waves and dangerous icebergs, the f...

Directed By: Dena Seidel

Written By: Dena Seidel

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70
May 14, 2015
The documentary is not so much a call to action as a moving portrait of individuals who devote their lives to understanding the environmental shifts that all too soon might manifest themselves on our own altered shorelines.
By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW
70
Apr 16, 2015
Antarctic Edge illustrates its points effectively, providing vivid evidence of how shrinking ice at the South Pole affects climates across the globe.
By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW
70
Apr 14, 2015
Informative and workmanlike, Antarctic Edge is more a bad-news rundown than one of the meditative masterpieces of the genre
By Alan Scherstuhl FULL REVIEW
63
Apr 12, 2015
It appears afraid of alienating viewers by overloading on scientific jargon, and in the process becomes too attracted to ultimately superfluous anecdotes from her subjects.
By Wes Greene FULL REVIEW
50
Apr 15, 2015
Antarctic Edge will make good viewing for science classes of all levels, and ideally inspire a new generation to continue this hardy mission.
By Sara Stewart FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Rutgers University
Release Date Apr 17, 2015
Duration 1 h 12 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://beyondtheice.rutgers.edu/
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Awards

Lighthouse International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Cinema for Peace Awards
• 1 Nomination

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