Antarctic man. No. 1. Fears do not kill you

Australia, 1983

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This is a two-part documentary about an international group of scientists who organised an expedition to the Antarctic. For three months they measured the stresses of Antarctic life on body and mind. Part 1 deals with the laboratory phase of the expedition as the scientists subject themselves to some gruelling experiments to discover the limits of their endurance. Suitable for upper secondary level.

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producer/director

David Parer

production company

ABC-TV (Australia)

ABC-TV (Australia). Natural History Unit

Australia. Antarctic Division

Duration

00:54:52:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1983

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