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Men Against the Ice
196028 min 5 secFilm: Documentary
Direction: David Bairstow
Production: David Bairstow
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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Subject categories
- Geography and Geology > Arctic RegionExploration and ExpeditionsMaps and Charts
- History - Canada > Arctic RegionExploration
- Transportation > Boating and ShippingHistorical PerspectivesPorts and Waterways
- History > Canada under British Rule (1764-1867)
- History and Citizenship Education > Canadian Federation (1850-1929)Canadian Federation (1850-1929)
Credits
- director
- David Bairstow
- producer
- David Bairstow
- photography
- Tom Bird
- Robert Humble
- sound
- André Hourlier
- editing
- John Kemeny
- sound editing
- Victor Merrill
- animation
- Arthur Lipsett
- music
- Eldon Rathburn